25th Birthday Party
Gong · 1995
109 min · 24 tracks · progressive rock
A whimsical fusion of progressive rock and avant-garde theatrics celebrating a storied legacy with playful absurdity.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Can’t Kill Me — This track features an infectious energy and sharp wit that exemplifies Gong's playful take on existential themes, anchoring the album's irreverent tone.
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Radio Gnome 25 — As a nod to their earlier 'Radio Gnome' trilogy, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of surreal storytelling and intricate musicianship, serving as a sonic bridge across their career.
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Flute Salad — The whimsical instrumentation and lively arrangements in this track highlight Gong's psychedelic influences while also showcasing their improvisational prowess, making it a quintessential piece of the album.
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
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 25th Birthday Party marked Gong's continued evolution as a band after their initial formation in the early 1970s. This album came during a period of relative obscurity for the group, following their previous release, Shamal (1976), and represents both a retrospective celebration and an exploration of new musical directions.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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