Nicely, Nicely

Nicely, Nicely is the debut album by the Blake Babies, released in 1987. The band financed the album themselves.

Critical reception

Trouser Press praised the "tunefully presentable songs and the unsettling range of Hatfield’s all-over-the-place singing." The Rough Guide to Rock called the album "shambolic," writing that "it was clearly the sound of a band trying to find their way."

Track listing

All songs written by the Blake Babies.

1. "Wipe It Up" – 2:57
2. "Her" – 2:16
3. "Tom and Bob" – 1:55
4. "A Sweet Burger LP" (Live) – 2:16
5. "Bye" (Live) – 3:14
6. "Let Them Eat Chewy Granola Bars" – 2:07
7. "Julius Fast Body" – 2:35
8. "Better 'n You" – 3:58
9. "Swill and the Cocaine Sluts" – 2:33

Personnel

• Juliana Hatfield - vocals and guitar
• John Strohm - guitar and vocals
• Seth White - bass
• Freda Boner (also known as Freda Love) - drums

Production

• Producers: T.W. Li and Blake Babies
• Engineers: Tracy Chisholm
• Mixing: T.W. Li and Tracy Chisholm
• Artwork: Juliana Hatfield

References