Platter
TISM · 2003
69 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock
A satirical blend of alternative rock and absurdist lyrics that critiques Australian culture with biting humor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- satirical humor and absurdity
- dynamic journey with interludes
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- for late-night banter
- quirky narratives with playful twists
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward songwriting
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2003, 'Platter' marked TISM's fifth studio album and followed their notable work 'The White Album' from 1994. At this point, the band had established a reputation for their provocative and humorous takes on societal issues, solidifying their unique place in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· They Might Be Giants· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Up There Calisi 4:03
- 2 Don't Burn 'em All JD 4:51
- 3 La Traviata 3:27
- 4 Totally Addicted to Skase 3:37
- 5 I Done It With the Drama Teacher 3:30
- 6 Dave Grainey's Country Idyll 3:41
- 7 'Why Don't You Get a Bigger Set of Tits?' 4:31
- 8 Friday Night Shakespeare 4:49
- 9 Unfair 3:10
- 10 O Great Rabbit in the Sky 3:32
- 11 Piss in My Pocket 2:43
- 12 You Guarantee Fame With Two First Names 5:35
- 13 Just the Straight Dope - Don't Burn 'em All JD (instrumental) 3:43
- 14 Just the Straight Dope - Dave Grainey's Country Idyll (instrumental) 3:23
- 15 Just the Straight Dope - Piss in My Pocket (instrumental) 2:38
- 16 Just the Straight Dope - Totally Addicted to Skase (instrumental) 3:00
- 17 Just the Straight Dope - La Traviata (instrumental) 3:12
- 18 Just the Straight Dope - Unfair (instrumental) 2:53
- 19 Just the Straight Dope - You Guarantee Fame With Two First Names (instrumental) 3:13
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