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Robert Calvert · 1981
43 min · 12 tracks
A surreal blend of new wave and theatrical rock, infused with Calvert's distinctive spoken word and eclectic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Over My Head — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and layered production, illustrating Calvert's knack for merging pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical narratives.
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Evil Rock — Here, Calvert explores darker themes through an energetic arrangement, using ironic lyrics to critique the very genre he's part of while highlighting his theatrical flair.
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The Luminous Green Glow of the Dials of the Dashboard (At Night) — This track encapsulates the album’s surreal imagery, combining abstract themes with an infectious rhythm that reflects both nostalgia and modernity.
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Teen Ballad of Deano — This song combines humor and melancholy, offering a poignant reflection on youth and societal expectations wrapped in a catchy melody.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over My Head 3:11
- 2 Ambitious 3:37
- 3 It's the Same 2:40
- 4 Hanging Out on the Seafront 3:46
- 5 Sensitive 3:37
- 6 Evil Rock 4:38
- 7 We Like to Be Frightened 2:58
- 8 Teen Ballad of Deano 3:01
- 9 Flight 105 3:53
- 10 The Luminous Green Glow of the Dials of the Dashboard (At Night) 3:51
- 11 Greenfly and the Rose 3:51
- 12 Lord of the Hornets 3:54
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