Naked Apes and Pond Life
Shriekback · 2000
42 min · 14 tracks · post-punk
A quirky mix of experimental post-punk rhythms and bizarre lyrical storytelling that challenges conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pond Life — This track features an infectious groove and vivid imagery that encapsulates the album's playful yet surreal approach to everyday life. The blend of rhythmic basslines and whimsical lyrics showcases the band's ability to craft engaging narratives.
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Everything’s on Fire — With its urgent energy and dynamic instrumentation, this song serves as a reflective piece on chaos and survival, making it a standout amidst the album's more eccentric moments. The driving beat propels the listener through a metaphorical landscape of urgency.
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Invisible Rays — This track offers a haunting atmosphere paired with introspective lyrics, representing a deeper exploration of themes like perception and reality. Its melodic structure contrasts sharply with the more frenetic pieces on the record.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Baby Lion
The verses juxtapose innocence with a sense of danger as playful imagery intertwines with underlying tension. The final line shifts from lightheartedness to a …
This structural shift at the end transforms what begins as a whimsical narrative into a cautionary tale, revealing the complexities of seemingly simple subjects.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stimulate the Beaded Hamster 1:16
- 2 Pond Life 4:04
- 3 Hostage 4:12
- 4 Invisible Rays 3:48
- 5 Claxon Bolus 1:36
- 6 Massive Custard 1:44
- 7 Jp8 2:17
- 8 Unsong 4:51
- 9 Berlin 4:12
- 10 Baby Lion 3:00
- 11 Everything’s on Fire 4:26
- 12 String, Sedatives, Weaponry 1:42
- 13 Keep‐Net Stevenson 3:26
- 14 Anal Piss‐Machine 1:34
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