Oskar Tennis Champion cover

Oskar Tennis Champion

Momus · 2003

63 min · 17 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica

A whimsical blend of eclectic pop, humorous storytelling, and experimental soundscapes that defy convention.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with humor
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short bursts of quirky charm
  • playful experimentation throughout
  • engaging narrative twists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate emotional payoff

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Oskar Tennis Champion' is Momus's tenth studio album, following his critically acclaimed work 'Folktronic' from 2001. At this point, he had established himself as a distinctive voice in the Shibuya-kei and folktronica scenes, known for his playful and provocative lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spooky Kabuki 3:05
  • 2 Is It Because I'm a Pirate? 3:26
  • 3 Multiplying Love 1:29
  • 4 Scottish Lips 2:59
  • 5 My Sperm Is Not Your Enemy 2:23
  • 6 Oskar Tennis Champion 4:10
  • 7 A Little Schubert 3:37
  • 8 The Laird of Inversnecky 3:40
  • 9 The Last Communist 5:01
  • 10 Pierroy Lunaire 5:28
  • 11 Beowulf (I Am Deformed) 4:29
  • 12 Electrosexual Sewing Machine 3:51
  • 13 A Lapdog 4:18
  • 14 Lovely Tree 3:22
  • 15 Palm Deathtop 3:20
  • 16 Ringtone Cycle 1 1:00
  • 17 Ringtone Cycle 2 7:32

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