Have a Good Time but... Get out Alive [Clean]

Iron City Houserockers

May 22, 2020

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1	Have a Good Time (But Get out Alive)	3:49	$0.99
2	Don't Let Them Push You Around	2:23	$0.99
3	Pumping Iron	3:54	$0.99
4	Hypnotized	3:20	$0.99
5	Price of Love	4:05	$0.99
6	Angela	3:17	$0.99
7	We're Not Dead Yet	3:01	$0.99
8	Blondie	2:44	$0.99
9	Old Man Bar	3:14	$0.99
10	Junior's Bar	4:18	$0.99
11	Runnin' Scared	3:49	$0.99
12	Rock Ola	2:52	$0.99
13	Have a Good Time.. But Get out Alive (Demo)	5:06	$0.99
14	Dont Let Them Push You Around (Demo)	6:20	$0.99
15	Pumping Iron (Demo)	4:11	$0.99
16	Don't Stop the Music (Demo)	3:47	$0.99
17	Angela (Demo)	3:17	$0.99
18	Price of Love [Clean] (Demo)	3:57	$0.99
19	Hold Out (Demo)	3:48	$0.99
20	Rock Ola (Demo)	3:13	$0.99
21	Struggle and Die (Demo)	5:03	$0.99
22	Rock Ola (Extended) (Demo)	4:27	$0.99
23	Charlena/Blondie (Demo)	2:40	$0.99
24	Runnin' Scared (Demo)	2:44	$0.99
25	Runnin' Scared #2 (Demo)	3:54	$0.99
26	Hypotized (a Work in Progress) (Demo)	7:48	$0.99
27	Rooster Blues (Demo)	3:02	$0.99
28	Do Wah Diddy (Demo)	1:44	$0.99

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Date First Available : April 3, 2020
Manufacturer : Cleveland International Records, LLC
ASIN : B084ZBZL8V

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John McKeon

Pumping Iron and Sweating Steel

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018

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this was one of the best albums of the 80's and has now been reissued in CD. This is a great collection from a very underrated band and this music stands the test of time. Great vocals and lyrics from Joe Gruschecky on 12 strong songs. The title track is terrific , dont let them push you around, and we 're not dead yet are my favorites . There is not a weak cut here, this band has been called the greatest bar band and this may be true but they should not only be heard in a bar. Play this when you are home, in the car and out in the street, have a good time but get out alive. Recommended.

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If you like Bruce....well give this a listen

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020

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Classic album.....I'm more into metal ,but i can dig sprngsteen and the Houserockers come from that mold.

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ScottE

A true masterpiece

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2010

The Pittsburgh based band "Iron City Houserockers" put out quite an album in 1980. Produced by The Slimmer Twins and the late great Mick Ronson. Joe Grushecky and company put out their most solid release right here. "Have A Good Time (But Get Out Alive)", should of propeled them to super stardom, but as with most good rock bands they were left behind as such bands as Lipps Inc. and etc. gained the headlines in 1980. The title track is pure ICH, what a fun track. Other songs that give this album it's appeal are: "Don't Let Them Push You Around", "Pumping Iron", "Hypnotized" with guest Ian Hunter, "Angela", "We're Not Dead Yet", their salute to Debbie Harry in "Blondie", one of my favorite songs on here are the old time vocals by Gil Snyder on "Old Man Bar" that goes straight into the rockin' "Junior's Bar", I think this song should of been a big hit, rock radio was fairly good back in the day, but sure missed a lot of great songs! This album featured Steve Van Zandt of the E-Street Band as arranger of 5 of the songs metioned above. The band released a few more albums before being dropped from their label. Overall this is a true masterpiece of ROCK AND ROLL!

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AndrewAR

Pittsburgh's own Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers sound like the perfect missing link between Springsteen's E Street

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015

One of the unsung heroes of Heartland Rock, Pittsburgh's own Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers sound like the perfect missing link between Springsteen's E Streeters and Petty's Heartbreakers. "Have a Good Time (But Get Out Alive)" is a forgotten rock&roll classic, filled with tight, memorable songs about the everyday struggles of the working man.

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Barry Rucker

Worth a listen

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018

For me, two songs on this album stand out: "Don't Let Them Push You Around" is a defiant punk-influenced rock song with a strong message and loads of energy; "Old Man Bar" is an affecting ballad that is a change of pace compared to the rest of the album.

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D. A. Dudus

The Classic is Re-released !

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2009

I picked this album up when it was first released. Couldn't find it in CD form and it broke my heart to find out it was discontinued. BUT IT'S BEEN RE-RELEASED ! You can get it at band leader's Joe Grushecky's website [...] for about 15 bucks. Sounds every bit as fresh now as it did back in the day when I wore by record player's needle out on it.

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M. Vanfossan

Iron Tough Album

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2014

Great album by the Iron City Houserockers. Highly recommend! Don't hesitate to buy it. You won't regret it.

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Richard Riley

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016

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