Released 40 years ago
Monster Walks the Winter Lake
David Thomas · 1986
35 min · 9 tracks · jazz
An eclectic fusion of experimental rock and jazz, creating a surreal soundscape filled with whimsical narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monster Walks the Winter Lake — The title track stands out with its lengthy duration that allows for a deep exploration of sound and mood, encapsulating the album's dreamlike quality.
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My Theory of Simultaneous Simultude/Red Tin Bus — This opening track introduces listeners to Thomas's quirky lyrical style and sets the tone for the album's whimsical exploration of themes.
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What Happened to Me — With its reflective lyrics and concise structure, this track exemplifies Thomas's ability to convey complex emotions within a brief format.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Monster Thinks About the Good Days
The lyrics shift from nostalgic reflections on past joys to an uncertain contemplation of the present.
This transition captures a dynamic tension between longing and disillusionment, highlighting Thomas's skill in weaving emotional depth into seemingly simple narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Theory of Simultaneous Simultude/Red Tin Bus 3:07
- 2 What Happened to Me 2:46
- 3 Monster Walks the Winter Lake 11:15
- 4 Bicycle 4:18
- 5 Coffee Train 2:24
- 6 My Town 3:17
- 7 Monster Magee, King of the Seas 2:15
- 8 Monster Thinks About the Good Days 3:39
- 9 What Happened to Me 2:39
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