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Return to Zooathalon

Sananda Maitreya · 2013

75 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A fusion of contemporary R&B and soul woven with eclectic storytelling and introspective melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • introspective melodies for reflection
  • nostalgic themes with warmth
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • late-night solitude with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'Return to Zooathalon' marked Sananda Maitreya's return after a lengthy hiatus since his last album in 2001. At this point in his career, he was exploring a more independent artistic vision, having shifted away from major labels to self-releasing his work, allowing for greater creative freedom.
Stylistic neighbors
Maxwell· Erykah Badu· Anderson .Paak

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brimstone Follies 1:01
  • 2 DFM (Don’t Follow Me) 3:21
  • 3 Save Me 3:23
  • 4 Dancing With Mr. Nostalgia 3:19
  • 5 Stagger Lee / Part 1 1:44
  • 6 Stagger Lee / Part 2 2:32
  • 7 Ornella or Nothing 3:38
  • 8 Where Do Teardrops Fall? 4:29
  • 9 Albuquerque 3:21
  • 10 Camel 3:14
  • 11 Mr. Grüberschnickel 3:37
  • 12 Just Go Easy 4:23
  • 13 Tequila Mockingbird 3:25
  • 14 She’s Not Right 2:44
  • 15 Return to Zooathalon 4:08
  • 16 Walkaway (Ghost Song) 3:02
  • 17 Hurricane Me & You 4:58
  • 18 If I Go Away 3:49
  • 19 Free to Be 4:44
  • 20 Kangaroo 3:55
  • 21 D.H.S. 0:41
  • 22 The Last Train to Houston 5:26

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