A Radical Recital
Rasputina · 2005
68 min · 19 tracks · gothic rock
Baroque arrangements intertwine with darkly whimsical lyrics, creating an atmospheric exploration of eccentricity and melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark whimsy with baroque flair
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- eccentric storytelling through song
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Radical Recital' was released in January 2005, Rasputina had already established themselves as a unique presence in gothic rock. This album followed their previous release, 'Cabin Fever!', showcasing their distinctive blend of cello-driven music and theatrical storytelling. At this point, the band was solidifying their cult status while continuing to experiment with eclectic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Massacre· Lacuna Coil· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saline the Salt Lake Queen 4:44
- 2 Rats 3:22
- 3 Howard Hughes 4:32
- 4 Signs of the Zodiac 4:24
- 5 Secret Message 3:42
- 6 Watch T.V. 3:36
- 7 Hunter's Kiss 4:14
- 8 Things I'm Going to Do 3:03
- 9 If Your Kisses Can't Hold the Man You Love 3:02
- 10 Any Old Actress 3:42
- 11 Rose K. 3:06
- 12 The Mayor 4:29
- 13 Momma Was an Opium Smoker 2:11
- 14 Wicked Dickie 2:35
- 15 When I Was a Young Girl 2:00
- 16 Barracuda 3:28
- 17 Rock & Roll 4:31
- 18 A Quitter 3:58
- 19 High on Life 4:01
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