TMBG Randomizer #577: Up the Junction (Live BBC)
Audio: Up the Junction (Live BBC)
Album: TMBG Podcast Songs
Release Date: 2010
There’s no denying that Squeeze is one of the more classic British Invasion groups, with hit albums such as Cool for Cats taking Britain by storm. Well, TMBG took a crack at one of their most well-known hits, “Up the Junction”, during a BBC program.
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This is not the studio recording, for your information. This review is on the original recording from that BBC session.
Moments of Interest: Honestly, having heard the original Squeeze rendition of the song, TMBG does a great job replicating the sound. There are barely any differences between the two besides a change from electric organ to accordion and the lack of bass or electric guitar.
The one main disparity is the fact that both Johns sing in this performance, whereas the original song sees only Glenn Tilbrook provide vocals. This difference is kind of cool, because it gives a sort of bass line to the song without having Danny there for the real deal.
Favorite Aspect: I do think the original recording that TMBG did is better than the studio recording, and it’s the choice in singer; having Flans sing the lead in this song is better than Linnell, simply because it fits his vocal range much more elegantly.
Score: Honestly, above all else I’d recommend y’all to listen to the original song by Squeeze — in fact, here’s a link. As for the BBC recording TMBG performed, it has stuck in my head for years now. I think it’s pretty deserving of a 7/10.
Upcoming: Violin (Bonus Live Version) [No! (Deluxe Edition)]
