album · April 28, 1982

Marshall Crenshaw

Rhino RecordsSee this day
rocknew wavepop

Crenshaw's self-titled debut arrived as a remarkably assured collection of hook-laden tunes, eschewing the era's prevailing synths for a timeless blend of pop, soul, and rockabilly.

Marshall Crenshaw is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his skillful blend of 1950s soul, 1960s pop, and rockabilly influences. He emerged in the early 1980s as a key figure in the burgeoning new wave scene, bringing a classicist sensibility to contemporary sounds.

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