Joy of a Toy
Kevin Ayers · 1969
41 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A whimsical blend of psychedelic rock and playful pop, infused with surreal lyrics and inventive arrangements.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 1969, 'Joy of a Toy' was Kevin Ayers' debut solo album following his departure from the influential band Soft Machine. This album marked Ayers' first step into a solo career that would explore his unique take on rock music, characterized by his distinctively laid-back vocal style and eclectic songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy of a Toy Continued 2:53
- 2 Town Feeling 4:49
- 3 The Clarietta Rag 3:19
- 4 Girl on a Swing 2:49
- 5 Song for Insane Times 3:59
- 6 Stop This Train (Again Doing It) 6:04
- 7 Eleanor’s Cake (Which Ate Her) 2:53
- 8 Lady Rachel 5:16
- 9 Oleh Oleh Bandu Bandong 5:32
- 10 All This Crazy Gift of Time 3:49
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