Top tracks — play these first
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If The Hat Fits The Suit Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Duo Rumpus — This track exemplifies the band's unique interplay between chaotic rhythms and melodic elements, highlighting their signature sound and improvisational style.
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Kloptimog Twist — With its infectious groove and quirky instrumentation, this track embodies the playful yet complex nature of the album, showcasing The Ex's innovative spirit.
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Slow Sleeper — The atmospheric build-up and introspective lyrics create a moment of reflection within the album, contrasting with its otherwise frenetic energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- playful experimentation and spontaneity
- quirky arrangements that surprise
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- party-friendly tracks with variety
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable songs
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album is well-regarded by dedicated fans for its unique sound and creativity.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Instant marked The Ex's sixth studio album, showcasing their evolving sound during a period of artistic exploration. It followed their acclaimed album, Blues Home (1993), and further established their reputation as innovators within the art rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Duo Rumpus
The lyrics shift from abstract imagery to social commentary, using playful language that reflects the chaotic nature of urban life.
This juxtaposition invites listeners to engage critically with the content while maintaining an energetic delivery that matches the music.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 If The Hat Fits The Suit Start here
- 2 Duo Rumpus
- 3 Kloptimog Twist
- 4 Baars Vs Karekiet / Perch Vs Reedwarbler
- 5 Keng Lil Surf
- 6 Duo Triptych Too
- 7 Lip Up, Stump
- 8 So Low, Solex?
- 9 Skoplje Bop
- 10 Buildance
- 11 Bratunac
- 12 Horsemeal
- 13 Expoobident
- 14 Slow Sleeper
- 15 Duo Loom
- 16 Te-Au-O-Tonga
Disc 2
- 1 Travel On, Poor Bob
- 2 What Inflexibility?
- 3 Bon-Go Tell You Git-La La
- 4 Duo Variola
- 5 Meanwhile Back In Ozone Street
- 6 Smuiger
- 7 Rusticles
- 8 Atoll
- 9 Exile O'Phonics
- 10 Danse Maudit
- 11 Knit Knack & Zoom
- 12 Oh Muted Foghorn
- 13 Duo Tonebone & Hitgit
- 14 The Turtle The Hare
- 15 Karremans' Last Measure
- 16 ThereWereSonicBangsInTheSongsISang, ThereWasNothingTicklingNoOne
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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