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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with humor
- varied energy for playful moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- surreal imagery sparks imagination
- wave-like pacing invites exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, serious themes
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze
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 4:11
- 3 Acid Bird 4:46
- 4 The Cars She Used to Drive 2:53
- 5 My Wife and My Dead Wife 4:00
- 6 Brenda’s Iron Sledge 3:06
- 7 The Fly 3:42
- 8 Only the Stones Remain 2:38
- 9 Egyptian Cream 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
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