#72 • The bangles all over the place vinyl album

Part of 03/25 Nawiliwili (Kauai) Collaborated Personal Property Auction (timed auction by Malama Auctions & Realty)

High bid $1.00

Status: Sold

All Over the Place (1984) is the debut studio album by The Bangles, an American all-female pop rock band. The album blends 1960s-inspired rock with a new wave influence, offering catchy melodies, harmonized vocals, and jangly guitars. Notable Features: • Musical Style: The album showcases the band’s signature blend of pop, rock, and a bit of folk, drawing influence from 60s girl groups and 80s new wave. • Track Highlights: Notable tracks include “Hero Takes a Fall”, “Restless”, and “Going Down to Liverpool”, a cover of a song by Katrina and the Waves. • Reception: While not a commercial breakthrough at first, All Over the Place earned the band critical praise for their harmonies and pop sensibilities, setting the stage for their future success with hits like “Walk Like an Egyptian” from their next album. Overall, All Over the Place is a strong debut that captures the energy and potential of The Bangles, blending infectious pop-rock with distinctive female harmonies.