Joy of a Toy cover

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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