Released 40 years ago
II & III
Camper Van Beethoven · 1986
44 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · jangle pop
An eclectic blend of jangle pop and alternative rock, infused with playful irony and offbeat humor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful irony in every track
- short bursts of eclectic energy
- wave-like pacing invites replays
- quirky narratives with humor
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek serious, somber themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'II & III' is Camper Van Beethoven's second and third albums combined, demonstrating their growing creative confidence after their debut. At this point, the band was establishing their unique sound, characterized by experimentation with genres and a distinctive lyrical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Neutral Milk Hotel· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abundance 1:53
- 2 Cowboys From Hollywood 1:43
- 3 Sad Lovers Waltz 4:03
- 4 Turtlehead 1:17
- 5 I Love Her All the Time 2:20
- 6 No Flies on Us 1:46
- 7 Down and Out 1:37
- 8 No Krugerrands for David 2:22
- 9 (Don’t You Go to) Goleta 1:31
- 10 4 Year Plan 1:49
- 11 (We’re a) Bad Trip 2:32
- 12 Circles 2:53
- 13 Dustpan 1:54
- 14 Sometimes 2:38
- 15 Chain of Circumstance 2:29
- 16 ZZ Top Goes to Egypt 3:07
- 17 Cattle (Reversed) 2:51
- 18 Form Another Stone 2:10
- 19 No More Bullshit 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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