Released 30 years ago
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson · 1996
55 min · 13 tracks · post-punk
A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk riffs, cinematic soundscapes, and sardonic lyrical wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- dynamic flow with peaks
- sardonic wit for thoughtful listeners
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Oedipus Schmoedipus' marked Barry Adamson's third solo album after his tenure with Magazine and his previous work, 'Soul Murder'. By this time, Adamson had established a distinct identity as a solo artist, blending his post-punk roots with diverse influences from jazz and film music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Byrne· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Pelvis 5:39
- 2 Something Wicked This Way Comes 4:33
- 3 The Vibes Ain’t Nothin’ but the Vibes 4:48
- 4 It’s Business As Usual 4:29
- 5 Miles 5:30
- 6 Dirty Barry 7:30
- 7 In a Moment of Clarity 4:14
- 8 Achieved in the Valley of the Dolls 4:27
- 9 Vermillion Kisses 3:02
- 10 The Big Bamboozle 3:37
- 11 State of Contraction 1:38
- 12 The Sweetest Embrace 4:49
- 13 Set the Controls Again 1:34
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