Citizen Cain'd
Julian Cope · 2005
71 min · 12 tracks · post-punk
A chaotic blend of sardonic lyrics and eclectic rock sounds, reflecting societal absurdities and personal turmoil.
Why this album works
This album showcases Cope's unique perspective on contemporary issues, particularly with tracks like 'I’m Living in the Room They Found Saddam In', which comments on geopolitical events. While it received mixed critical reception, it highlights Cope's influence on the alternative rock scene and his role in shaping British countercultural narratives during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- chaotic reflections on society dynamic peaks and valleys engaging narrative through absurdity
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Citizen Cain'd' is Julian Cope's follow-up to his 2003 album 'Dark Orgasm'. At this point in his career, Cope was exploring a more experimental sound, navigating the fringes of rock while maintaining his post-punk roots. This album represents his continued evolution as an artist willing to confront political themes with unorthodox musical choices.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· The Pretenders· Muse· Bryan Adams· PJ Harvey· Queen· John Cale· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hell Is Wicked 4:43
- 2 I Can’t Hardly Stand It 3:12
- 3 I’m Living in the Room They Found Saddam In Standout 4:28
- 4 Gimme Head 3:51
- 5 Dying to Meet You Standout 4:48
- 6 I Will Be Absorbed 13:47
Disc 2
- 1 Feels Like a Crying Shame 11:33
- 2 World War Pigs Standout 4:16
- 3 Stomping Dionysus 2:42
- 4 Homeless Strangers 3:42
- 5 The Living Dead 5:10
- 6 Edge of Death 9:38
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