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25th Birthday Party

Gong · 1995

109 min · 24 tracks · progressive rock

A whimsical journey through progressive rock, blending humor and surrealism with intricate musicality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical journey through sound
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • for celebratory gatherings
  • immersive experience for curious listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of '25th Birthday Party', Gong was celebrating a milestone in their career, marking their 25th anniversary as a band. This album followed their 1992 release 'Shapeshifter' and showcased their continued evolution in the progressive rock scene amidst lineup changes and various side projects by key members.
Stylistic neighbors
Soft Machine· King Crimson· Can

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Thom Intro 1:18
  • 2 Floating Into a Birthday Gig 5:39
  • 3 You Can’t Kill Me 6:20
  • 4 Radio Gnome 25 7:11
  • 5 I Am Your Pussy 4:56
  • 6 Pot Head Pixies 2:54
  • 7 Never Glid Before 5:47
  • 8 Sad Street 6:28
  • 9 Eat That Phonebook 3:27
  • 10 Gnomic Address 1:36
  • 11 Flute Salad 2:32
  • 12 Oily Way 3:26
  • 13 Outer Temple / Inner Temple 5:25
  • 14 She Is the Great Goddess 3:05
  • 15 IAOM Riff 7:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Clouds Again 9:57
  • 2 Tri-Cycle Gliss 10:51
  • 3 Get a Dinner 2:03
  • 4 Zero Where Are You? 1:29
  • 5 Be Who You Are My Friends 2:33
  • 6 It’s the World of Illusion 3:00
  • 7 Why Don’t You Try 2:19
  • 8 I Am You 6:37
  • 9 Introducing the Musicians 3:03

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