Why Are All the Good People Going Crazy

by The Outnumbered

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Pete I’ve loved this album for my entire adult life, after seeing the Outnumbered play a lunchtime gig at the Illini Union in Champaign when I was 19, and then taping the album from an LP at the public library. So many of these songs are part of the soundtrack of my life. The Outnumbered’s three albums will stick with me forever.

Favorite track: Sit With Me In The Dark.

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1.	I Feel So Sorry Now 02:46	buy track
2.	Accidental Color 03:23	buy track
3.	Out Of The Gloom 03:03	buy track
4.	The Other Way 'Round 03:35	buy track
5.	What's Going On With You 01:59	buy track
6.	Inspiration 04:06	buy track
7.	Don't You Feel It 03:01	buy track
8.	You Need A Babysitter 03:04	buy track
9.	Sit With Me In The Dark 04:44	buy track
10.	Back To Square One 03:04	buy track
11.	One Desperate Moment 01:46	buy track
12.	Restless Soul 02:31	buy track
13.	Cover Me With Flowers 04:16	buy track

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This album was recorded in 1984 and released in 1985 on Homestead Records. It has never been released digitally, though some tracks are available on the Surveying The Damage compilation CD, released on Parasol Records in 1998.

The Outnumbered formed in Champaign, Illinois in 1982, disbanded in 1987, and played two reunion shows in 2009.

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released February 25, 2019

Paul Budin - bass, harmonica vocals
Jon Ginoli - rhythm guitar, vocals
Ken Golub - drums, percussion
Tim McKeage - lead and rhythm guitars, vocals

Jon wrote and sang tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13
Paul wrote and sang tracks 6, 12
Tim wrote and sang tracks 3, 5

Recorded/engineered on 8 tracks by the fabulous Willie Wells at W.W. Sound Service, Champaign, IL

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The Outnumbered Champaign, Illinois

The Outnumbered formed in Champaign, IL in 1982, influenced by the Byrds and Ramones, aiming for a crunching but jangling sound supported by strong original songwriting. Together for 5 years, recording 3 LPs and playing 222 shows across the US. Singer/guitarist/songwriter Jon Ginoli is best known for his later band Pansy Division. Featured on the 2020 retro 80s indie compilation Strum & Thrum. ... more

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