Obliteration Pie
Robyn Hitchcock · 2005
53 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical blend of surreal storytelling and melodic charm wrapped in alternative rock hues.
Why this album works
'Obliteration Pie' received positive reviews, with critics praising Hitchcock's unique storytelling and melodic sensibilities. It further solidified his status within the alternative rock scene, influencing subsequent artists who embraced similar idiosyncratic approaches to songwriting.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling with charm steady mid-tempo listening experience quirky narratives for curious minds
- Context
- By the time 'Obliteration Pie' was released, Robyn Hitchcock had already established himself as a notable figure in alternative rock, following his acclaimed album 'Spooked' in 2004. This release came after a period of artistic experimentation and marked his return to a more playful and eclectic sound, showcasing his signature lyrical wit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Muse· Duran Duran· The Cure· Placebo· Bryan Adams· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Madonna of the Wasps Standout 3:07
- 2 City of Women 4:29
- 3 I Fall Into Your Eyes Standout 3:06
- 4 Arms of Love 3:55
- 5 A Man’s Gotta Know His Limitations, Briggs 5:42
- 6 Madelaine 2:58
- 7 Let the Sun Begin 3:42
- 8 My Dreams Are Scars 4:29
- 9 Frank Sinatra 1:58
- 10 My Wife and My Dead Wife Standout 3:51
- 11 Chinese Bones 3:52
- 12 Funkytown 3:57
- 13 Butterfly 4:45
- 14 Queen Elvis 4:00
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