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"Adam's Ribs"
Single by You Am I
from the album Sound as Ever
Released	October 1993
Recorded	Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	3:55
Label	rooArt Records
Songwriter(s)	Andy Kent, Tim Rogers, Mark Tunaley
Producer(s)	Lee Ranaldo
You Am I singles chronology
"Adam's Ribs" (1993) "Berlin Chair" (1994)

"Adam's Ribs" is the debut single by Australian rock band You Am I, from the album Sound as Ever. It was released in 1993 and reached #50 in that year's Hottest 100.

Reception

Junkee said, ""Adam's Ribs" channels the bands heavier and grungier influences through a power-pop streamline. The main riff could just as easily belong to The Who as it could to Nirvana, and that’s entirely a compliment."

Track listing

1. "Adam's Ribs" – 3:55
2. "Spit" - 1:21
3. "Alembic" - 4:06

"Spit" and "Alembic" are You Am I originals.

References

1. David James Young. "God Bless The Fucking Lot Of Us: The History Of You Am I In 15 Essential Tracks". Junkee.

• 1993 debut singles
• You Am I songs
• Songs written by Tim Rogers (musician)
• 1993 songs
• Songs written by Andy Kent
• Songs written by Mark Tunaley