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18 Monkeys on a Dead Man's Chest

David Thomas · 2004

45 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A chaotic blend of experimental rock and jazz punctuates the album with dissonant rhythms and haunting melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    New Orleans Fuzz — Opening with a frenetic energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its abrasive guitar riffs and layered vocals that embody the experimental spirit.
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    Habeas Corpus — This track features an intricate interplay between spoken word and instrumentation, illustrating Thomas's ability to fuse narrative elements with complex musical structures.
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    Prepare for the End — The lengthy closing track encapsulates the album's themes of existential dread through its gradual build-up and unsettling atmosphere, leaving listeners in reflective silence.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 New Orleans Fuzz 3:44
  • 2 Numbers Man 4:39
  • 3 Little Sister 3:12
  • 4 Habeas Corpus 4:31
  • 5 Brunswick Parking Lot 5:54
  • 6 Nebraska Alcohol Abuse 6:20
  • 7 Sadeyed Lowlands 5:23
  • 8 Golden Surf 4:34
  • 9 Prepare for the End 7:07

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