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And the Weathermen Shrug Their Shoulders

The Ex · 1993

57 min · 16 tracks · art rock

A frenetic blend of art rock and punk, driven by angular guitars and expressive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • expressive vocals with urgency
  • short bursts of energy
  • engaging narrative through varied tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'And the Weathermen Shrug Their Shoulders' is The Ex's fifth studio album, coming after their acclaimed 1991 release 'Too Many Cowboys'. At this point, The Ex had firmly established themselves within the European avant-garde and post-punk scenes, continually evolving their sound while maintaining a fierce DIY ethos.
Stylistic neighbors
Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dere Geliyor Dere 4:20
  • 2 The Big Black 5:33
  • 3 What's The Story 2:19
  • 4 Lamp Lady 3:48
  • 5 One-Liner From China 1:32
  • 6 Everything & Me 3:59
  • 7 New Clear Daze 4:41
  • 8 Oh Puckerlips Now 4:04
  • 9 Empty V 2:25
  • 10 Okinawa Mon Amour 2:26
  • 11 Dear House 4:41
  • 12 Conviction Going Gaga 1:36
  • 13 Stupid Competitions 4:15
  • 14 Hickwall 3:11
  • 15 War OD 6:12
  • 16 [untitled] 2:02

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