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Metafilter tags: 2023, Automatic, NewAlbum, RickSpringfield
Author: hippybear
So, it's possible that one of my favorite albums of this year is by... Dr. Noah Drake? All I can do is ask that you check out the newest album from 74-year-old Rick Springfield, Automatic [YT Playlist ~1h total]. He talked to American Songwriter about this album, which blends dance hooks with punk rock. Here's the first single, title track Automatic. But please check out the full album.
There's always been a lot more to Rick than just Jessie's Girl. I've dipped in and out of his releases from time to time across literally decades, but this is the first one that's made me genuinely sit up and say "oh!" since maybe Tao.