Gotta Let This Hen Out!
Robyn Hitchcock · 1985
71 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical blend of surreal storytelling and jangly guitars, captured in vivid, offbeat melodies.
Why this album works
'Gotta Let This Hen Out!' is significant for its critical acclaim, often being cited as a hallmark of Hitchcock's inventive songwriting style. The album garnered attention for its unique blend of humor and existential themes, contributing to the rising popularity of British alternative music in the mid-80s and influencing subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling with humor varied energy for playful moods short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- By the time 'Gotta Let This Hen Out!' was released in 1985, Robyn Hitchcock had established himself as a notable figure in the British alternative rock scene, particularly through his work with the Soft Boys. This album followed his solo debut, 'Black Snake Diamond Röle', and showcased Hitchcock's continued exploration of quirky narratives and eclectic sounds, further solidifying his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Muse· Duran Duran· The Cure· Placebo· Bryan Adams· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sometimes I Wish I Was a Pretty Girl 2:09
- 2 Kingdom of Love Standout 4:11
- 3 Acid Bird 4:46
- 4 The Cars She Used to Drive 2:53
- 5 My Wife and My Dead Wife Standout 4:00
- 6 Brenda’s Iron Sledge 3:06
- 7 The Fly 3:42
- 8 Only the Stones Remain 2:38
- 9 Egyptian Cream Standout 3:32
- 10 Leppo & the Jooves 4:55
- 11 America 4:18
- 12 Heaven 3:53
- 13 Listening to the Higsons 3:07
- 14 The Face of Death 3:26
- 15 If You Were a Priest 2:37
- 16 Freeze 3:56
- 17 I’m Only You 6:25
- 18 Unsettled 3:50
- 19 [untitled] 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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