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Discover Odin

Julian Cope · 2001

46 min · 6 tracks · post-punk

A sprawling, ethereal soundscape interweaving mythological narratives with sprawling instrumental explorations.

Why this album works

'Discover Odin' is significant for its ambitious length and conceptual depth, reflecting Cope's unique position in the alternative music scene. It received attention for its thematic focus on Norse mythology, influencing subsequent artists interested in similar cultural explorations.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys mythological narrative exploration ethereal soundscape immersion
Context
By 2001, Julian Cope was navigating a distinct phase of his career marked by self-reinvention and exploration of neo-pagan themes. 'Discover Odin' came a year after his album 'The Skellington Chronicles', showcasing Cope's continued evolution as an artist keen on blending rock with mythology and spirituality.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The 18 Charms of Odin Standout 8:56
  • 2 Discover Odin Standout 11:47
  • 3 Ode to Wan, Parts 1 & 2 2:20
  • 4 Yggdrasil and the Stone of Odin 3:26
  • 5 Road to Yggdrasilbury Standout 18:03
  • 6 I Want to Go Wandering 1:32

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