Circus Maximus (Momus album) cover

Circus Maximus (Momus album)

Momus · 1986

47 min · 12 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica

A whimsical blend of baroque pop and post-punk with sharp, satirical lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lucky Like St. Sebastian Standout 3:19
  • 2 The Lesson of Sodom (According to Lot) 3:43
  • 3 John the Baptist Jones 3:12
  • 4 King Solomon’s Song and Mine 3:17
  • 5 Little Lord Obedience 5:13
  • 6 The Day the Circus Came to Town Standout 3:25
  • 7 The Rape of Lucretia Standout 4:57
  • 8 Paper Wraps Rock 3:58
  • 9 Rules of the Game of Quoits 4:03
  • 10 “Nicky” 4:16
  • 11 Don’t Leave 3:35
  • 12 See a Friend in Tears 4:12

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