Partyball
Stan Ridgway · 1991
47 min · 10 tracks · new wave
A surreal blend of new wave melodies with eclectic storytelling that captures a vivid, offbeat Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- eclectic storytelling with vivid imagery
- engaging narratives for active listening
- playful irreverence and offbeat charm
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1991, Stan Ridgway was transitioning from his earlier fame with Wall of Voodoo to a solo career marked by narrative-driven songs. 'Partyball' came as his third solo effort, showcasing a sonic evolution that embraced more experimental and layered production techniques while solidifying his unique voice in the new wave landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wall of Voodoo· The B-52's· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Watch Your Step) / Jack Talked (Like a Man on Fire) 4:21
- 2 I Wanna Be a Boss 4:56
- 3 (Mouthful of Sand) / The Roadblock 5:34
- 4 Snaketrain 3:57
- 5 Right Through You 3:48
- 6 The Gumbo Man 3:34
- 7 Harry Truman 3:53
- 8 (Venus Is Hell) / Overlords 5:40
- 9 (OK?) / Uba's House of Fashions 4:38
- 10 (Bad News at the Dynamite Ranch) / Beyond Tomorrow 7:20
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