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Eye

Robyn Hitchcock · 1990

76 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of surreal imagery and melodic hooks that defy conventional alt-rock boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • surreal imagery for imaginative minds
  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
  • short tracks inviting frequent replay
  • melodic hooks that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1990, 'Eye' is Robyn Hitchcock's follow-up to his acclaimed album 'Queen Elvis'. At this point in his career, Hitchcock was transitioning into a more experimental phase, solidifying his reputation as a unique voice in alternative rock after the success of his previous works.
Stylistic neighbors
The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cynthia Mask 4:38
  • 2 Certainly Clickot 2:15
  • 3 Queen Elvis 4:24
  • 4 Flesh Cartoons 4:26
  • 5 Chinese Water Python 2:14
  • 6 Executioner 3:44
  • 7 Linctus House 5:16
  • 8 Sweet Ghost of Light 3:10
  • 9 College of Ice 3:42
  • 10 Transparent Lover 3:36
  • 11 Beautiful Girl 2:14
  • 12 Raining Twilight Coast 4:39
  • 13 Clean Steve 3:52
  • 14 Agony of Pleasure 2:26
  • 15 Glass Hotel 3:29
  • 16 Satellite 1:44
  • 17 Aquarium 4:20
  • 18 Queen Elvis II 4:27
  • 19 Raining Twilight Coast (demo) 4:37
  • 20 Agony of Pleasure (demo) 2:42
  • 21 Queen Elvis (demo) 4:31

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