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Hyphenated-man

Mike Watt · 2010

47 min · 30 tracks · hard rock · punk

A frenetic barrage of punk-infused rock delivered through vivid storytelling and concise bursts of energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • vivid storytelling in short tracks
  • for quick sessions
  • playful irreverence throughout
  • engaging narrative snippets

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefers lengthy, drawn-out pieces
  • dislikes rapid-fire transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Hyphenated-man' is Mike Watt's first studio album since his 2004 release, showcasing his ongoing evolution as a solo artist. After years performing with the legendary band Minutemen and later the Stooges, this album marks a return to Watt's distinct narrative style, where he explores personal themes through character-driven songs.
Stylistic neighbors
Iris· Alice Cooper· Freddie Mercury

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Arrow-Pierced-Egg-Man 1:18
  • 2 Beak-Holding-Letter-Man 1:34
  • 3 Hammering-Castle-Bird-Man 1:50
  • 4 Bird-In-The-Helmet-Man 1:25
  • 5 Belly-Stabbed-Man 1:14
  • 6 Stuffed-In-The-Drum-Man 1:21
  • 7 Baby-Cradling-Tree-Man 1:21
  • 8 Hollowed-Out-Man 2:04
  • 9 Finger-Pointing-Man 1:46
  • 10 Own-Horn-Blowing-Man 1:37
  • 11 Fryingpan-Man 1:43
  • 12 Head-And-Feet-Only-Man 1:43
  • 13 Shield-Shouldered-Man 1:20
  • 14 Cherry-Head-Lover-Man 1:47
  • 15 Pinned-To-The-Table-Man 1:33
  • 16 Mouse-Headed-Man 1:16
  • 17 Antlered-Man 1:40
  • 18 Confused-Parts-Man 1:18
  • 19 Bell-Rung-Man 1:29
  • 20 Boot-Wearing-Fish-Man 1:32
  • 21 Thistle-Headed-Man 1:38
  • 22 Funnel-Capped-Man 1:41
  • 23 Blowing-It-Out-Both-Ends-Man 1:49
  • 24 Jug-Footed-Man 1:38
  • 25 Lute-And-Dagger-Man 1:23
  • 26 Mockery-Robed-Man 1:26
  • 27 Hill-Man 1:40
  • 28 Hell-Building-Man 1:14
  • 29 Man-Shitting-Man 1:48
  • 30 Wheel-Bound-Man 2:04

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