Psychoderelict
Pete Townshend · 1993
63 min · 21 tracks · rock music
A concept album blending rock with spoken word, exploring themes of identity and existential reflection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic narrative arc exploration existential reflections through sound wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- Released on June 15, 1993, 'Psychoderelict' was Pete Townshend's first solo album since 1989's 'Iron Man'. It showcases his artistic evolution post-The Who, as he delved into more personal and narrative-driven songwriting, merging rock music with theatrical elements.
- If you like
- rock music
Psychoderelict is an album by Pete Townshend, released in 1993. A concept album blending rock with spoken word, exploring themes of identity and existential reflection. 'Psychoderelict' is significant for its ambitious narrative structure and exploration of multimedia storytelling in rock. The album's concept and integration of dialogues were relatively unique for the era, influencing other artists to experiment with similar formats, although it received mixed reviews upon release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Psychoderelict sound like?
A concept album blending rock with spoken word, exploring themes of identity and existential reflection. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Psychoderelict by Pete Townshend notable?
'Psychoderelict' is significant for its ambitious narrative structure and exploration of multimedia storytelling in rock. The album's concept and integration of dialogues were relatively unique for the era, influencing other artists to experiment with similar formats, although it received mixed reviews upon release. Released on June 15, 1993, 'Psychoderelict' was Pete Townshend's first solo album since 1989's 'Iron Man'. It showcases his artistic evolution post-The Who, as he delved into more personal and narrative-driven songwriting, merging rock music with theatrical elements.
Who is Psychoderelict for?
Psychoderelict works well if you're into dynamic narrative arc exploration, existential reflections through sound and wave-like pacing for immersion.
How many songs are on Psychoderelict?
Psychoderelict has 21 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 English Boy Standout 5:07
- 2 Meher Baba M3 3:31
- 3 Let's Get Pretentious 3:36
- 4 Meher Baba M4 (Signal Box) 2:23
- 5 Early Morning Dreams 3:54
- 6 I Want That Thing 3:57
- 7 Dialogue Introduction to "Outlive the Dinosaur" 0:32
- 8 Outlive the Dinosaur Standout 3:24
- 9 Flame (demo) 1:07
- 10 Now and Then 4:24
- 11 I Am Afraid 4:34
- 12 Don't Try to Make Me Real 2:59
- 13 Dialogue Introduction to "Predictable" 0:34
- 14 Predictable Standout 2:16
- 15 Flame 2:40
- 16 Meher Baba M5 (Vivaldi) 2:35
- 17 Fake It 3:29
- 18 Dialogue Introduction to "Now and Then (reprise)" 0:32
- 19 Now and Then (reprise) 2:57
- 20 Baba O'Riley (demo) 1:20
- 21 English Boy (reprise) 7:03
Release Date
June 15, 1993
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
63 min 2 sec
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