Released 30 years ago
Archaeology (album)
The Rutles · 1996
49 min · 16 tracks · parody music
A whimsical collection of musical parodies that cleverly nods to classic rock and pop sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical humor and clever wordplay
- gradual build to playful climax
- short bursts of catchy fun
- for lighthearted gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, introspective themes
- seek longer, immersive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Archaeology' is The Rutles' first album after a long hiatus since their previous project in the mid-1970s. The band, known for their satirical take on The Beatles, returned to a music landscape that had drastically changed, allowing them to re-establish their unique blend of humor and nostalgia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Innes· "Weird Al" Yankovic· Au Bonheur des Dames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Major Happy's Up and Coming Once Upon a Good Time Band 2:19
- 2 Rendezvous 2:06
- 3 Questionnaire 2:45
- 4 We've Arrived (And to Prove It We're Here) 2:09
- 5 Lonely-Phobia 2:35
- 6 Unfinished Words 2:08
- 7 Hey Mister! 3:18
- 8 Easy Listening 2:09
- 9 Now She's Left You 2:03
- 10 The Knicker Elastic King 2:39
- 11 I Love You 2:18
- 12 Eine Kleine Middle Klasse Musik 4:24
- 13 Joe Public 4:03
- 14 Shangri-La 7:43
- 15 Don't Know Why 3:44
- 16 Back in '64 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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