Squeeze to Release Long-Lost Teenage Album, ‘Trixies,’ After 49 Years
Nearly five decades after its creation, Squeeze will release Trixies, an album originally written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford as teenagers in the 1970s. The record, set for release on March 6 via BMG, offers a glimpse into the formative songwriting of the iconic duo and represents a full-circle moment in their prolific career. the single,”Trixies Pt 1,” is available now.
The album’s journey from teenage demos to a fully realized release underscores the enduring creative partnership of Tilbrook and difford, even as they navigated the pressures of commercial expectations earlier in their career.trixies stands apart from much of Squeeze’s catalog, leaning into darker lyrical themes and showcasing a rawness reflective of their youth. The release coincides with continued activity for Squeeze, who are also working on a new album of original material.
Difford has described the songs on Trixies as frequently enough being “darker than most of Squeeze’s output,” citing influences like David Bowie‘s interpretations of Jacques Brel and acknowledging the personal experiences shaping the lyrics. One example is “The Dancer,” which portrays a nightclub performer “with fists clenched down by her side,” and “The Place We Call Mars,” which opens with a stark hospital scene.
Producer Owen Biddle, Squeeze’s bassist since 2020, played a key role in shaping the final album, suggesting a revised song order that Tilbrook called “it.” So far, “Hell on Earth” and “You Get the Feeling” have been previewed live, and the band plans a tour performing the album in its entirety, inspired by Elton John’s performances of Captain Fantastic and the Brown dirt Cowboy.
“I’m so proud of the little us that did the songs on Trixies,” Tilbrook stated. “You can hear all our hopes and dreams.” Difford added, “The greatest thing is that we still are” on a continuing creative journey.
