Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters
Robert Calvert · 1974
42 min · 17 tracks
A theatrical rock opera weaving surreal narratives around aviation, punctuated by experimental soundscapes and satirical lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Aerospaceage Inferno — This track encapsulates the album's critique of technology and warfare, combining catchy melodies with a biting commentary on modernity's absurdities.
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Hero With a Wing — This song employs vivid imagery to portray the life of a pilot, balancing between heroism and futility, showcasing Calvert's knack for storytelling.
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I Resign — In just under thirty seconds, this track delivers a powerful statement of disillusionment, effectively capturing a sense of rebellion against authority.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Franz Josef Strauss, Defence Minister, Reviews the Luftwaffe in 1958. Finding It Somewhat Lacking in Image Potential 1:40
- 2 The Aerospaceage Inferno 4:36
- 3 Aircraft Salesman (A Door in the Foot) 1:41
- 4 The Widow Maker 2:42
- 5 Two Test Pilots Discuss the Starfighter's Performance 0:41
- 6 The Right Stuff 4:23
- 7 Board Meeting (Seen Through a Contract Lense) 0:58
- 8 The Song of the Gremlin (part one) 3:22
- 9 Ground Crew (Last Minute Reassembly Before take Off) 3:17
- 10 Hero With a Wing 3:20
- 11 Ground Control to Pilot 0:52
- 12 Ejection 3:35
- 13 Interview 3:56
- 14 I Resign 0:27
- 15 The Song of the Gremlin (part two) 3:11
- 16 Bier Garten 0:39
- 17 Catch a Falling Starfighter 2:54
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