Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart cover

Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart

Camper Van Beethoven · 1988

42 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · jangle pop

A kaleidoscopic blend of jangle pop, folk influences, and eclectic instrumentation that defies genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative, reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart is Camper Van Beethoven's third studio album, following their breakthrough with II & III in 1986. By 1988, the band was solidifying its reputation for merging alternative rock with diverse influences, showcasing their growth as a unique voice in the indie scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Decemberists· Neutral Milk Hotel· R.E.M.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eye of Fatima, Part 1 2:37
  • 2 Eye of Fatima, Part 2 2:16
  • 3 O Death 3:06
  • 4 She Divines Water 3:52
  • 5 Devil Song 1:58
  • 6 One of These Days 3:27
  • 7 Turquoise Jewelry 3:07
  • 8 Waka 2:45
  • 9 Change Your Mind 3:03
  • 10 My Path Belated 2:34
  • 11 Never Go Back 3:25
  • 12 The Fool 2:36
  • 13 Tania 3:47
  • 14 Life Is Grand 3:21

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