October 7th, 2022 - A Nervous Night For The Yellowbellied

 

Hello and happy Friday!  The Meista here today pairing "Nervous Night", the great sophomore album by Philly rock band The Hooters and a crispy and delicious Yellowbelly Amarillo Sunshine Pale Ale from the fine folks at Fisher Brewing Company! 

Album Info:

• Artist: The Hooters
• Title: "Nervous Night"
• Recorded: late 1984 through early 1985 at the Record Plant Studios, in New York City, New York and Studio 4 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Release date: May 6th, 1985 (2nd studio album by The Hooters)
• Record company: Columbia Records
• Production: Rick Chertoff
• Album cover art: Mark Chin (photography) and Joe Zimmerman (art direction and design)
• Personnel: Eric Bazilian (lead vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, and saxophone), Rob Hyman (lead vocals, keyboards, and melodica), Andy King (bass and backing vocals), John Lilley (guitars), and David Uosikkinen (drums) 
• Guest musician: Patty Smyth (vocals on "Where Do the Children Go")
• Musical style: Rock and pop with elements of new wave, folk rock, ska, and reggae
• Sound: Chalk full of melodic hooks, upbeat tempos, rich harmonies, the sound on "Nervous Night" is a wonderful and dramatic blend or high energy rock, pop, new wave, and even a little folk rock.  The tracks are both richly textured and a joy to hear.  "Nervous Night" is most definitely a definitive album by The Hooters and a definitive album of the era! 
• Major themes: Modern life, love, memories, dancing, society, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "And We Danced"
2. "Day By Day"
3. "All You Zombies"
4. "Don't Take My Car Out Tonight"
5. "Hanging On A Heartbeat"
6. "Where Do The Children Go"
7. "South Ferry Road"
8. "She Comes In Colors"
9. "Blood From Stone"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Fisher Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: http://www.fisherbeer.com/
• Brew: Yellowbelly Amarillo Sunshine  Pale Ale
• Style: American Pale Ale (APA)
• Serving: 32 ounce crowler can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Ingredients: 
• Pour: The Yellowbelly Amarillo Sunshine Pale Ale pours a slightly hazy, copper-amber hue with a frothy, off-white, 1+ finger head with great sustain and lots of sudsy, sticky, and layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is characterized by light citrus, berry, floral and herbal hops, hearty grains, and more subtle sweeter malts.  There are aromas of orange juice and zest, grapefruit rind, a hint of strawberry, light pine resin, toasted bread, toasted barley, wildflowers, and soft caramel.
• Taste: The taste of the Yellowbelly Amarillo Sunshine Pale Ale follows the nose with lots of citrus, earthy, and herbal flavors along with more subtle sweet malts.  There are notes of grapefruit, tangerine, orange pith, toasted bread, black tea, pine, crackery biscuit, and softer toffee notes.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is crisp with a very dry, slightly bitter and hoppy finish.

Overall pairing: The hoppy complexity and drinkability of the Yellowbelly Amarillo Sunshine from Fisher Brewing is perfect for the poppy rock and roll sensibilities of the wonderful "Nervous Night" by The Hooters!  Those bright, citrusy flavors go great with the upbeat, shining beats, rhythms, and melodies.

Cheers!!