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EPs

Robert Wyatt · 1999

98 min · 19 tracks · rock music

A mosaic of reflective melodies and poignant lyrics that traverse personal and political themes with understated elegance.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'EPs' is a compilation that showcases Robert Wyatt's eclectic artistry following his critically acclaimed album 'Shleep' (1997). By this point in his career, Wyatt had established himself as a significant figure in progressive rock and avant-garde music, blending jazz, rock, and pop influences. This collection serves as both a retrospective of his EP works and an exploration of the emotional depth he is known for.
Stylistic neighbors
ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 I’m a Believer (extended version) 4:58
  • 2 Memories 3:08
  • 3 Yesterday Man 3:12
  • 4 Sonia (alternate version) 4:03
  • 5 Calyx (live at Drury Lane) 3:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Shipbuilding 3:06
  • 2 Memories of You 2:57
  • 3 ’Round Midnight 4:10
  • 4 Pigs… (in There) 2:39
  • 5 Chariman Mao 6:17

Disc 3

  • 1 Yolanda 4:13
  • 2 Te recuerdo Amanda 3:33
  • 3 Biko 4:37
  • 4 Amber and the Amberines 4:11

Disc 4

  • 1 The Animals’ Film 19:38

Disc 5

  • 1 Was a Friend 5:50
  • 2 Maryan 6:47
  • 3 A Sunday in Madrid 7:00
  • 4 Free Will and Testament 4:33

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