Psychoderelict cover

Released 33 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic narrative arc exploration
  • existential reflections through sound
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • conceptual depth in storytelling
  • thought-provoking spoken word interludes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 English Boy 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 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 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

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