Kingsize
The Boo Radleys · 1998
65 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic sounds weave together lush melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing a moment of creative evolution in alternative rock.
Why this album works
The album's blend of genres and introspective themes garnered critical acclaim, although it did not achieve the same commercial success as its predecessors. 'Kingsize' is noted for influencing the late 1990s alternative rock scene, showcasing the band's willingness to push boundaries at a time when many peers were adhering to formulaic styles.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Kingsize' was The Boo Radleys' fifth studio album, arriving after their commercial success with 'Wake Up!' in 1995. At this point, the band was exploring new musical directions, moving away from the Britpop sound that had defined their earlier work towards a more experimental and diverse approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Room in Archway Standout 4:27
- 2 The Old Newsstand at Hamilton Square 4:33
- 3 Free Huey 3:07
- 4 Monuments for a Dead Century Standout 5:57
- 5 Heaven's at the Bottom of This Glass Standout 2:15
- 6 Kingsize 4:41
- 7 High as Monkeys 6:21
- 8 Eurostar 3:54
- 9 Put Your Arms Around Me and Tell Me Everything's Going to Be OK 2:50
- 10 Adieu Clo Clo 4:10
- 11 Jimmy Webb Is God 3:36
- 12 She Is Everywhere 4:10
- 13 Comb Your Hair 3:51
- 14 Song From the Blueroom 4:07
- 15 The Future Is Now 7:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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