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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • quirky narratives for curious minds
  • for relaxed afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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
The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Madonna of the Wasps 3:07
  • 2 City of Women 4:29
  • 3 I Fall Into Your Eyes 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 3:51
  • 11 Chinese Bones 3:52
  • 12 Funkytown 3:57
  • 13 Butterfly 4:45
  • 14 Queen Elvis 4:00

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