Dirty Looks

The Profile

American power pop/new wave trio who released two albums on Stiff Records: the self-titled Dirty Looks (1980) and Turn It Up (1981). Known for tight, hooky songs like "12 O'Clock High" and "Let Go."

Members: Patrick Barnes, Marco Sin, Peter Parker. Not to be confused with the later American hard rock/metal band of the same name.

A nostalgic look at Dirty Looks, the American power pop trio on Stiff Records. The review celebrates "12 O'Clock High" and the rush of their debut, notes a second (inferior but essential) LP, and laments confusion with the metal band of the same name. Warm thanks to Patrick Barnes, Marco Sin, and Peter Parker cap a highly positive verdict.