"Suzi Q" was the second single by

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, taken from their debut album ''

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''. It was released in December 1995 on Murmur Records.

Critical reception

Nitsuh Abebe in

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describes "Suzi Q" as "a straightforward pop song". Mark Jenkins in

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states ""Suzi-Q" possess melodic hooks."

Track listing

Release history

Credits

Personnel

;Ammonia * Allan Balmont — drums * Simon Hensworth — bass * Dave Johnstone — guitar, vocals

Production

* Producer, Engineer —

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("Suzi Q", "Face Down") * Producer —

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, Ammonia ("Oops") * Photography — John Webber * Cover Design — Simon Alderson, Spin Communications

References

{{AmmoniaDiscography 1996 singles Ammonia (band) songs 1995 songs Murmur (record label) singles Song recordings produced by Kevin Shirley