Bruiseology


Bruiseology is the second and final studio album by the American band the Waitresses, released in 1983. The album was recorded amidst personnel conflict; the band disbanded a year later. Chris Butler intended for the album's lyrics and themes to be darker than the band's earlier work. The album was coproduced by Hugh Padgham.

Critical reception

The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that "the Waitresses is one of the very few bands that makes comedy records that also work as good music, solid rock 'n' roll." Robert Christgau noted that, "instead of cutting back on verbiage, Chris Butler solves his clutter problem by revving the music up so high it blares over its own complexity." Trouser Press deemed the album "another batch of witty and wise songs about the exigencies of modern womanhood," but opined that "the formula doesn’t wear all that well." The Washington Post determined that "Butler has a punkishly academic way with tunes, and most of these are endearing in a hook-laden, sassy vein."

Track listing

All songs written by Chris Butler and Waitresses, except where noted.
  1. "A Girl's Gotta Do"
  2. "Make the Weather"
  3. "Everything's Wrong If My Hair Is Wrong"
  4. "Luxury"
  5. "Open City"
  6. "Thinking About Sex Again"
  7. "Bruiseology"
  8. "Pleasure"
  9. "Spin"
  10. "They're All Out of Liquor, Let's Find Another Party"

Personnel

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Charts

ChartPeakDate
U.S. Billboard 200155June 1983