Rise Up!
Bobby Conn · 1998
47 min · 13 tracks · glam rock
A kaleidoscopic fusion of glam rock and avant-garde pop, laced with satirical undertones and eclectic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise Up! — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, combining anthemic melodies with a call-to-action that reflects Conn's engagement with socio-political themes.
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California — This track showcases Conn's knack for blending catchy hooks with poignant lyrics about identity and escapism, making it a standout moment on the album.
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White Bread — With its satirical lyrics critiquing American consumer culture, this song exemplifies Conn's ability to intertwine humor and social commentary within his music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical flair with sharp commentary
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- playful irreverence throughout the tracks
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek uniform track structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Rise Up!' was Bobby Conn's third studio album, following his second release, 'The Golden Age', which had begun to establish his unique sound. At this point in his career, Conn was experimenting with more ambitious compositions and theatrical performances, integrating diverse influences that would shape his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· T. Rex· Roxy Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Twilight of the Empire 1:41
- 2 Rise Up! 4:36
- 3 Axis '67 Pt. 2 6:14
- 4 United Nations 2:47
- 5 California 3:30
- 6 Passover 6:24
- 7 A Conversation 1:22
- 8 Baby Man 3:56
- 9 Baby Man (Refrain) 3:04
- 10 White Bread 4:49
- 11 Lullaby 3:56
- 12 Ominous Drone 1:34
- 13 Rise Up, Now! 3:47
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