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Fried

Julian Cope · 1984

52 min · 13 tracks · post-punk

Eclectic post-punk soundscapes intertwine with surrealistic lyrics and unpredictable song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with unpredictable shifts
  • surrealistic lyrics provoke imagination
  • wave-like pacing invites engagement
  • short tracks encourage replayability

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Fried' was Julian Cope's second solo album, following his debut 'World Shut Your Mouth' from 1984. This release came during a period of artistic exploration after his departure from the band Teardrop Explodes, marking a significant shift in Cope's musical identity and style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reynard the Fox 6:15
  • 2 Bill Drummond Said 2:27
  • 3 Laughing Boy 5:47
  • 4 Me Singing 3:32
  • 5 Sunspots 5:15
  • 6 The Bloody Assizes 3:17
  • 7 Search Party 3:56
  • 8 O King of Chaos 2:36
  • 9 Holy Love 3:21
  • 10 Torpedo 3:59
  • 11 I Went on a Chourney 2:27
  • 12 Mic Mak Mok 4:47
  • 13 Land of Fear 5:10

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