The Blasters – American Music

American Music is the debut album by American rock band the Blasters, released in 1980.

The song "Marie Marie" became a breakthrough hit for Shakin' Stevens in 1980 (from This Ole House). Matchbox recorded the song for their 1980 album Midnite Dynamos. In 1997, the album was released on CD by Hightone Records.

"American Music" became title track of the early 1980s music television series New Wave Theatre.
The tracks "Marie Marie," "American Music," and "Never No Mo' Blues" were rerecorded for the Blasters' second album.

Track Listing:
1. American Music - 2:10   2. Real Rock Drive - 2:04   3. Barefoot Rock - 2:20   4. I Don't Want To - 1:57   5. Marie Marie - 2:00   6. I Wish You Would - 2:40   7. She Ain't Got The Beat - 1:32   8. Flat Top Joint - 2:29   9. Crazy Baby - 2:27   10. Never Nomore Blues - 2:48   11. Buzz Buzz Buzz - 2:05   12. She's Gone Away - 2:22   13. Barn Burning - 3:38

Personnel:
Phil Alvin (vocals, harmonica, guitar) , David Alvin (lead guitar) , John Bazz (bass) , Bill Bateman (drums)