Old Rottenhat
Robert Wyatt · 1985
43 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of jazz-inflected rock and poignant political commentary wrapped in Wyatt's tender vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective late-night listening
- poignant lyrical contemplation
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive storytelling experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Old Rottenhat' is Robert Wyatt's fifth studio album, arriving after the critically acclaimed 'Nothing Can Stop Us' (1982). At this point in his career, Wyatt was known for his innovative fusion of rock and jazz elements, and this album continued to showcase his unique songwriting style. It marked a period of introspection as he navigated personal and political themes through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Brian Eno· Soft Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alliance 4:24
- 2 The United States of Amnesia 5:50
- 3 East Timor 2:52
- 4 Speechless 3:37
- 5 The Age of Self 2:51
- 6 Vandalusia 2:44
- 7 The British Road 6:24
- 8 Mass Medium 4:44
- 9 Gharbzadegi 7:54
- 10 P.L.A. 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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