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Axe Victim

Be-Bop Deluxe · 1974

61 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

Eclectic progressive rock meets glam influences, weaving surreal storytelling through lush instrumentation and vivid melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Axe Victim — The title track sets the tone for the album, blending intricate guitar work with poetic lyrics that establish the band's surreal aesthetic.
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    Jet Silver and the Dolls of Venus — This track exemplifies the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with imaginative storytelling, illustrating their unique approach to progressive glam rock.
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    Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape — This piece highlights the band's penchant for evocative imagery, capturing a sense of place while showcasing complex musical arrangements typical of their style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Axe Victim 5:14
  • 2 Love Is Swift Arrows 4:12
  • 3 Jet Silver and the Dolls of Venus 4:10
  • 4 Third Floor Heaven 2:27
  • 5 Night Creatures 3:34
  • 6 Rocket Cathedrals 3:00
  • 7 Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape 3:23
  • 8 Jets at Dawn 7:19
  • 9 No Trains to Heaven 6:39
  • 10 Darkness (L’Immoraliste) 3:22
  • 11 Piece of Mine 5:13
  • 12 Mill Street Junction 4:43
  • 13 Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape 7:55

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