The Videodrone Extra Reminds You Of The Greatness Of Squeeze

noah | August 15, 2008 2:30 am
Squeeze’s Chris Difford told Billboard.com that while he’s been enjoying his recent reunion shows with Glenn Tilbrook, there are no plans for the two pop geniuses to collaborate on a new album at this time. (Difford just released a solo album, The Last Temptation Of Chris, while Tilbrook has a record of his own coming out in the near future.) While this is a bummer, it also provides an excuse for me to post a few videos of my favorite Difford and Tilbrook compositions; they’ve written enough beautiful, witty pop songs for me to probably fill a day of Idolator posts. (Also, it should be noted that can still burn it up live, and if you can see them on their current tour, I highly recommend it.) “Up The Junction” is above, and a few more selections are after the jump…

Hourglass

The first Squeeze song I heard. This is what a Video Of The Year nominee should look like, ahem.

Cat On A Wall

The A-side of their first 7-inch.

Another Nail In My Heart

Some of you out there might enjoy this alternate clip.

Slap and Tickle (“live” from Top Of The Pops)

Walk Away (acoustic)

An “I can’t quit you” lament that’s one of my favorite later Squeeze tracks. This stripped-down version takes away some of the anthemic aspects of the one that showed up on Ridiculous, but it still packs a punch.

God, I could spend all day searching various streaming-media sites for more Squeeze, but I have other stuff to take care of. Feel free to add your own in comments.

Squeeze [Official site] Difford: No New Squeeze Album In The Future [Billboard]