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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.

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 want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 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

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