Why this album works
'Mudbird Shivers' received positive reviews for its innovative style, contributing to The Ex's reputation as pioneers in the Dutch punk and post-punk movement. Its exploration of varied musical landscapes influenced a generation of avant-garde artists and showcased the band's commitment to political themes.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening poignant reflections on everyday life energetic layers for detail hunters
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Mudbird Shivers' was The Ex's fifth studio album, following their 1993 album 'Tension'. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound that combined punk ethos with experimental art rock, further expanding their audience and critical acclaim within the alternative music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Kate Bush· Lou Reed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thunderstruck Blues Standout 6:21
- 2 Only If You Want 3 4:59
- 3 Ret Roper 4:26
- 4 Embarrassment Standout 4:10
- 5 House Carpenter Standout 4:06
- 6 Newsense 2:50
- 7 Former Reporter 3:57
- 8 Shore Thing 5:50
- 9 Things Most People Think 2:40
- 10 Audible Bacillus 4:51
- 11 Hunt Hat 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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