Keynsham
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band · 1969
38 min · 14 tracks · comedy rock
A whimsical blend of absurdity and satire wrapped in catchy melodies and playful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Done My Brain In — This track opens the album with a punchy tempo and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that set the tone for the playful absurdity throughout Keynsham.
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The Bride Stripped Bare by Bachelors — This song showcases the band's knack for blending humor with poignant commentary, using clever wordplay to critique societal norms.
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Mr. Slaters' Parrot — With its catchy chorus and whimsical storytelling, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge musicality with comic narrative.
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I Want to Be With You — This love-themed track blends romantic sentiment with their characteristic humor, making it a standout that highlights their versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Keynsham blends satire with catchy melodies, showcasing distinctive arrangements and clever lyrics.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instruments and sound effects, enhancing the comedic and absurdist elements of the music.
- The lyrics often employ satire and wordplay, with multiple songs directly addressing aspects of British culture and society.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, whimsical listening bursts
- lighthearted storytelling experiences
- varied emotional landscapes
- playful and satirical moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 1969, Keynsham is the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's third album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Gorilla. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound that merged comedy with psychedelic pop, continuing to build their reputation in the British music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mothers of Invention· The Beatles· Captain Beefheart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Done My Brain In 1:41
- 2 Keynsham 2:21
- 3 Quiet Talks & Summer Walks 3:23
- 4 Tent 3:24
- 5 We Were Wrong 2:32
- 6 Joke Shop Man 1:23
- 7 The Bride Stripped Bare by Bachelors 2:38
- 8 Look at Me, I'm Wonderful 1:46
- 9 What Do You Do? 3:11
- 10 Mr. Slaters' Parrot 2:28
- 11 Sport 3:31
- 12 I Want to Be With You 2:15
- 13 Noises for the Leg 1:53
- 14 Busted 5:48
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