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The Standells - Dirty Water

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Dirty Water is the debut album by the American garage rock band The Standells, originally released in 1966 on Tower Records. The record is anchored by its title track, a garage rock standard written by producer Ed Cobb that describes the city of Boston. The song became a major hit and has since been adopted as a victory anthem by Boston sports teams, making the album a defining document of the 1960s punk and garage rock movement.

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When was The Standells' Dirty Water released?

Dirty Water was originally released in 1966 on Tower Records. It was the debut album by the American garage-rock band The Standells.

Who wrote the song Dirty Water?

The title song was written by producer Ed Cobb. It describes Boston and became closely linked with the city despite the band being from California.

Why is The Standells' Dirty Water associated with Boston?

The title track celebrates and references Boston, which helped turn it into a city anthem. The song later became especially associated with Boston sports culture.

What style of music is Dirty Water?

The album is rooted in mid-1960s garage rock. Its rough-edged guitars and direct performances place it in the American garage-band tradition.

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