Fine Young Cannibals – The Raw & The Cooked

Fine Young Cannibals – The Raw & The Cooked

The Raw & The Cooked is the breakthrough second album from Fine Young Cannibals, one of the most distinctive and successful British bands of the late 1980s. Released in 1989, the album became an international phenomenon, reaching the top of charts around the world and establishing the group as major pop stars.

Fronted by the unmistakable vocals of Roland Gift, Fine Young Cannibals created a unique sound that blended pop, rock, soul, new wave, and contemporary production techniques. The result is an album packed with infectious hooks, memorable melodies, and stylish arrangements that have stood the test of time.

The record features two of the band's biggest hits, She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing, both of which became worldwide chart successes and remain defining songs of the decade. Other highlights include I'm Not The Man I Used To Be, Don't Look Back, It's OK (It's Alright), and the band's acclaimed cover of Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've), originally recorded by Buzzcocks.

Balancing polished pop craftsmanship with soulful influences and alternative edge, The Raw & The Cooked remains one of the standout albums of the late 1980s and an essential addition to any collection of classic pop and new wave music.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. She Drives Me Crazy – 3:35
2. Good Thing – 3:20
3. I'm Not The Man I Used To Be – 4:18
4. I'm Not Satisfied – 3:46
5. Tell Me What – 2:46

Side B

1. Don't Look Back – 3:37
2. It's OK (It's Alright) – 3:28
3. Don't Let It Get You Down – 3:20
4. As Hard As It Is – 3:11
5. Ever Fallen In Love – 3:53