About Time
Daevid Allen · 1979
37 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A whimsical blend of progressive rock, surreal lyrics, and eclectic instrumentation that invites listeners into Allen's imaginative world.
Top tracks — play these first
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Much Too Old — This track encapsulates Allen's introspective style, merging existential themes with a catchy melody that highlights the tension between age and creativity.
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Black September — A politically charged piece reflecting on a tumultuous time, it showcases Allen's ability to intertwine personal narrative with broader social commentary through haunting melodies.
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O My Photograph — This lengthy composition serves as a centerpiece of the album, where Allen explores memory and identity through an expansive sonic landscape that evolves over its runtime.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful exploration of existence
- short bursts of whimsy
- thought-provoking spoken word moments
- quirky narratives with vivid imagery
- lighthearted reflections on life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straight-forward song structures
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- About Time is Daevid Allen's first album after his departure from Gong, marking a transitional phase in his career. Released in 1979, this album showcases his unique vision outside the confines of the band, as he further explores themes of time and existence through a distinctly personal lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gong· Soft Machine· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Preface 1:28
- 2 Much Too Old 2:43
- 3 Black September 4:03
- 4 Materialism 3:12
- 5 Strong Woman 4:30
- 6 I Am a Freud 1:46
- 7 O My Photograph 9:10
- 8 Jungle Windo (W) 6:19
- 9 Hours Gone 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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