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Citizen Cain'd

Julian Cope · 2005

71 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A chaotic blend of post-punk energy and surreal lyrical explorations, crafting a vivid sonic landscape of disillusionment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Hell Is Wicked Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    I'm Living in the Room They Found Saddam In — This track encapsulates Cope's sharp wit and critical engagement with contemporary politics, blending absurdity with poignant social commentary.
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    I Will Be Absorbed — At nearly 14 minutes long, this sprawling piece showcases Cope's experimental tendencies, moving fluidly through musical styles and lyrical ideas that reflect existential themes.
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    World War Pigs — In this track, Cope delivers an incisive critique of war and media, using grotesque imagery to challenge listeners' perceptions of conflict.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic reflections on society
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • engaging narrative through absurdity
  • late-night introspection and exploration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Features a chaotic blend of styles, marking a departure from earlier works.
Themes
Saddam's captivity· grotesque war imagery· avant-garde disillusionment
Career context
Released in 2005, Citizen Cain'd is Julian Cope's eleventh studio album, coming after his 2004 album, Dark Orgasm. At this stage in his career, Cope was experimenting more with structure and form, steering away from conventional songwriting to embrace a more avant-garde approach, reflective of his long-standing interest in esoteric themes.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Hell Is Wicked Start here 4:43
  • 2 I Can’t Hardly Stand It 3:12
  • 3 I’m Living in the Room They Found Saddam In 4:28
  • 4 Gimme Head 3:51
  • 5 Dying to Meet You 4:48
  • 6 I Will Be Absorbed 13:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Feels Like a Crying Shame 11:33
  • 2 World War Pigs 4:16
  • 3 Stomping Dionysus 2:42
  • 4 Homeless Strangers 3:42
  • 5 The Living Dead 5:10
  • 6 Edge of Death 9:38

What to play next

Dark Orgasm
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Dark Orgasm

2005

Continues the experimental vibe with darker themes and sonic exploration.
Rome Wasn't Burned in a Day
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Rome Wasn't Burned in a Day

2003

Sets the stage with a blend of eclectic sounds and lyrical depth.
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