Released 8 years ago this October
Monster
Hugh Cornwell · 2018
72 min · 20 tracks · new wave
A diverse collection of rock and new wave melodies that blend sharp lyricism with catchy hooks and rhythmic complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pure Evel — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and playful yet reflective lyrics about ambition and identity.
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The Most Beautiful Girl in Hollywood — With its catchy chorus and clever lyricism, this song critiques the superficiality of fame while showcasing Cornwell's knack for storytelling.
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Monster — Serving as the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of inner conflict and societal expectations through dynamic instrumentation and poignant lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- sharp lyricism that engages
- varied pacing keeps attention
- late-night reflective listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lyrical complexity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 5, 2018, 'Monster' is Hugh Cornwell's first studio album in over a decade, following 2009's 'Hooverdam'. At this point, Cornwell had already established himself as a solo artist after his tenure with The Stranglers, creating a distinct sound that merges his punk roots with mature reflections.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stranglers· Elvis Costello· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pure Evel 4:42
- 2 La Grande Dame 3:40
- 3 The Most Beautiful Girl in Hollywood 2:48
- 4 Mosin’ 3:15
- 5 Mr. Leather 4:44
- 6 Bilko 5:02
- 7 Robert 3:30
- 8 Monster 3:38
- 9 Attack of the Major Sevens 3:27
- 10 Duce Coochie Man 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 Outside Tokyo 2:25
- 2 Let Me Down Easy 3:27
- 3 Souls 2:37
- 4 Don’t Bring Harry 4:52
- 5 Goodbye Toulouse 2:59
- 6 Ships That Pass in the Night 3:06
- 7 Never Say Goodbye 3:09
- 8 No More Heroes 3:34
- 9 Big in America 2:29
- 10 Always the Sun 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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