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Live Transmissions from Uranus

Man or Astro-man?

46 min · 17 tracks · surf music

A cosmic blend of surf rock and sci-fi soundscapes that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical cosmic adventure vibes
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • quirky surprises at every turn
  • immersive sci-fi soundscapes
  • ideal for spontaneous listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lengthy introspective tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Live Transmissions from Uranus' marked Man or Astro-man?'s third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Is it ... Man or Astro-man?' in 1993. By this time, they had established a unique niche within the surf music genre, combining elements of punk and science fiction aesthetics, which set them apart from traditional surf bands.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro Sample 0:59
  • 2 Transmissions From Uranus 2:23
  • 3 Time Bomb 1:59
  • 4 Special Agent Conrad Uno 3:03
  • 5 Sferic Waves 2:42
  • 6 Destination Venus 4:25
  • 7 Name of Numbers 1:25
  • 8 A Mouthful of Exhaust 2:42
  • 9 Cowboy Playing Bomboro 4:16
  • 10 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Love Theme 2:16
  • 11 Gargantua's Last Stand 2:13
  • 12 Surfari 2:05
  • 13 Rovers 3:24
  • 14 Manta Ray 2:08
  • 15 Man From F.U.C.K. Y.O.U. 1:36
  • 16 Eric Estrotica 3:20
  • 17 Nitrous Burn Out 5:47

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