Mossy Liquor cover

Released 30 years ago

Mossy Liquor

Robyn Hitchcock · 1996

42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Eclectic melodies intertwine with surreal lyrics, creating a whimsical yet introspective soundscape that defines Hitchcock's unique artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical introspection during walks
  • steady flow for casual listening
  • surreal lyrics for curious minds
  • mid-tempo exploration of emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Mossy Liquor' marked Robyn Hitchcock's return to the indie scene after a stint with the major label A&M Records. This album followed his critically acclaimed 'Perspex Island' and showcased a more experimental approach as he embraced lo-fi production techniques and whimsical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alright, Yeah (Swedish version) 2:53
  • 2 Beautiful Queen 5:22
  • 3 Shuffling Over the Flagstones 2:58
  • 4 Cool Bug Rumble 3:35
  • 5 Wide Open Star 4:22
  • 6 Each of Her Silver Wands 2:13
  • 7 De Chirico Street 3:31
  • 8 As Lemons Chop 2:33
  • 9 Sinister but She Was Happy 3:17
  • 10 Trilobite 3:07
  • 11 The Devil’s Radio 3:59
  • 12 Heliotrope 4:43

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