Glad Music
R. Stevie Moore · 1986
56 min · 15 tracks · country · indie rock · jazz
An eclectic blend of lo-fi experimentation and catchy melodies, reflecting R. Stevie Moore's unique outsider artistry.
Why this album works
'Glad Music' is significant for its role in cementing Moore's reputation as a trailblazer in the outsider music movement, influencing countless artists who embraced lo-fi aesthetics. The album’s unconventional sound and distribution methods resonated with the burgeoning indie scene of the time, contributing to a growing appreciation for independent musicians outside the mainstream music industry.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience catchy melodies with quirky charm playful irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Glad Music' is R. Stevie Moore's ninth studio album, showcasing his prolific output during a period when he was establishing himself as a pivotal figure in the DIY music scene. This album follows his earlier work in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where he began to gain recognition for his innovative home-recording techniques and genre-defying style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Go-Go's· Syd Barrett· Daniel Johnston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Norway 3:03
- 2 I Like to Stay Home Standout 4:06
- 3 I Wouldn’t Mind Dyin’ 2:33
- 4 He’s Nuts 4:15
- 5 Part of the Problem 3:45
- 6 Don’t Let Me Go to the Dogs 4:11
- 7 Your Dancing Ears (edit) Standout 3:37
- 8 Glib Contempt 4:35
- 9 Why Should I Love You 3:25
- 10 I Love You So Much It Hurts 3:16
- 11 Shakin’ in the Sixties 2:43
- 12 Along Comes Mary 2:55
- 13 Colliding Circles 3:50
- 14 Time Stand Still 2:55
- 15 The Strange 7:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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