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Released 30 years ago

Intravenous Television Continuum

Man or Astro-man? · 1996

39 min · 17 tracks · surf music

A frenetic blend of surf rock and sci-fi soundscapes, drenched in playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful experimentation with sound
  • short bursts of energy
  • for lively gatherings
  • quirky tracks that surprise
  • fast-paced listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek serious or somber tones

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1996, 'Intravenous Television Continuum' was Man or Astro-man?'s fourth studio album, following their breakout record 'Live Transmissions from the Satellite Heart.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique niche within the surf music genre by integrating elements of punk and experimental rock.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Immersion Static 0:38
  • 2 Put Your Finger in the Socket (Maximum Voltage version) 3:21
  • 3 Nitrous Burn Out 2012 3:28
  • 4 Tetsuwan Atomu 1:39
  • 5 Max Q (Nielson Rating video version) 3:23
  • 6 Max Q (Reverse Sync Moog version) 2:04
  • 7 Jetson’s Theme 1:29
  • 8 Invasion of the Dragonmen (alternate Universe Mosrite version) 1:39
  • 9 Bionic Futures 1:56
  • 10 Tomorrow Plus X (Time Travel Through Sleep Deprivation mix) 4:09
  • 11 Out of Limits 2:00
  • 12 Calling Hong Kong 2:23
  • 13 Munster’s Theme 0:49
  • 14 Principles Unknown 3:01
  • 15 Everyone’s Favorite Martian 2:30
  • 16 Deuces Wild 2:07
  • 17 Cool Your Jets 2:50

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