Released 51 years ago this May
Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard
Robert Wyatt · 1975
39 min · 9 tracks · rock music
Eclectic jazz-infused rock interspersed with whimsical, fragmented song structures and introspective lyricism.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard' was released in 1975, Robert Wyatt had already established himself as a prominent figure in the British progressive rock scene with his prior work in Soft Machine. This album followed his critically acclaimed solo debut, 'The End of an Ear' (1970), showcasing his unique voice after a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. It marked a further evolution of his sound, blending personal reflection with avant-garde musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Muddy Mouse (a) 0:48
- 2 Solar Flares 5:36
- 3 Muddy Mouse (b) 0:50
- 4 5 Black Notes and 1 White Note 5:00
- 5 Muddy Mouth (c) / Muddy Mouth 6:15
- 6 Soup Song 4:03
- 7 Sonia 4:18
- 8 Team Spirit 8:33
- 9 Song for Ché 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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