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Black Sheep

Julian Cope · 2008

67 min · 11 tracks · post-punk

A vibrant tapestry of post-punk energy interwoven with introspective lyricism and psychedelic exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • dynamic journey through themes
  • psychedelic exploration of consciousness

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Black Sheep' marked Julian Cope's return after a five-year hiatus since his previous album, 'Citizen Cain'd.' This period saw Cope embracing a more eclectic sound while reflecting on his evolving identity within the music scene. The album showcases his continued experimentation and artistic growth as a solo artist.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Come the Revolution 5:02
  • 2 It’s Too Late to Turn Back Now 4:32
  • 3 These Things I Know 5:04
  • 4 Psychedelic Odin 7:14
  • 5 Blood Sacrifice 4:29
  • 6 The Shipwreck of St. Paul 6:49

Disc 2

  • 1 All The Blowing‐Themselves‐Up‐Motherfuckers (Will Realise The Minute They Die That They Themselves Were Suckers) 3:04
  • 2 Feed My Rock’n’Roll 6:36
  • 3 Dhimmi Is Blue 8:33
  • 4 The Black Sheep’s Song 4:52
  • 5 I Can Remember This Life 11:15

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