Kingsize
The Boo Radleys · 1998
65 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with jangly guitars, creating a lush soundscape that captures the band's signature blend of alternative rock and dream pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Free Huey — This track stands out as a bold political statement wrapped in catchy instrumentation, effectively capturing the band's ability to blend activism with melody.
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Monuments for a Dead Century — The song features complex arrangements and introspective lyrics that reflect on societal change, showcasing the band's artistic depth during this era.
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Blue Room in Archway — Opening the album with atmospheric sounds and vivid lyrics, this track sets the tone for the explorative nature of Kingsize's themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and builds
- introspective reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Kingsize was The Boo Radleys' fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Wake Up! (1995). At this point in their career, the band was exploring new sonic territories while trying to maintain their fanbase amidst shifting musical trends in the late '90s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Room in Archway 4:27
- 2 The Old Newsstand at Hamilton Square 4:33
- 3 Free Huey 3:07
- 4 Monuments for a Dead Century 5:57
- 5 Heaven's at the Bottom of This Glass 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
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