The Tubes – The Tubes (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1975

The Tubes is an LP by The Tubes from 1975 released on the A&M Records label.

About this album

The Tubes’ self-titled debut is a sharp, theatrical introduction to one of rock’s great satirical bands. Released in 1975, it blends pop-rock hooks with glam flash and art-rock ambition, setting out the group’s taste for provocation, character sketches and social commentary. Driven by Fee Waybill’s vivid delivery and the band’s tight, eccentric arrangements, the album balances humour and bite on songs such as White Punks on Dope and What Do You Want from Life. It established the Los Angeles group’s cult reputation and laid the groundwork for their increasingly elaborate stage persona.

Genre: Pop & Rock