Fine Young Cannibals or The Raw And The Cooked : Which Fine Young Cannibals album is better?

audio review : Fine Young Cannibals ( album ) ... Fine Young Cannibals audio review : The Raw And The Cooked ( album ) ... Fine Young Cannibals

Fine Young Cannibals released just two albums; one in 1985 and one in 1989. Which is better? It’s tough to tell. Each consists of ten song servings, most of which are good. The debut should’ve been given a proper title, but its sound is more organic and consistent. Its best cut is probably Like A Stranger. The Raw And The Cooked is more contemporary and experimental. Its best cut is probably As Hard As It Is.

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Johnny Come Home ( song lyrics ) … Fine Young Cannibals

Johnny Come Home ( song lyrics ) ... Fine Young Cannibals

Nobody knows the trouble you feel.
Nobody cares. The feeling is real.

Johnny, we’re sorry. Won’t you come on home.
We’re worried. Won’t you come on.
What is wrong in my life that I must get drunk every night?

Johnny, we’re sorry.

Use the phone. Call your mom.
She’s missing you badly, missing her son.
Who do you know? Where will you stay?
Big city life is not what they say.

Johnny, we’re sorry. Won’t you come on home.
We’re worried. Won’t you come on.
What is wrong in my life that I must get drunk every night?

Johnny, we’re sorry.

You’d better go. Everything’s closed.
Can’t find a room. Money’s all blown.
Nowhere to sleep. Out in the cold.
Nothing to eat. Nowhere to go.

Johnny, we’re sorry. Won’t you come on home.
We’re worried. Won’t you come on.
What is wrong in my life that I must get drunk every night?

Johnny, we’re sorry. Won’t you come on home.
We’re worried. Won’t you come on home.
Johnny, won’t you come on home.
We’re worried. Won’t you come on home.

1985