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Released 10 years ago

Scobberlotchers

Momus · 2016

65 min · 20 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica

A whimsical blend of electronic pop and avant-garde storytelling, rich with irony and cultural commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with irony
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • engaging commentary on culture
  • for reflective afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, linear narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Momus's fifteenth studio album, 'Scobberlotchers' came after a decade-long hiatus from full-length releases, marking his return to music in an era that embraced digital experimentation. This album reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist, maintaining the playful and satirical lyricism for which he is known while integrating contemporary soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heian 3:22
  • 2 Tick of the Clock 3:47
  • 3 Art and Design 2:51
  • 4 Little Girls 2:38
  • 5 Cabin Porn 2:32
  • 6 The Death of Empedokles 2:51
  • 7 Icek Judko 2:59
  • 8 Neo-Weimar 2:48
  • 9 The Brothers 3:39
  • 10 Perlenschwein 4:07
  • 11 Bullshit 2:29
  • 12 Bashibazouks 3:20
  • 13 Year Zero 4:51
  • 14 What Are Facts? 3:26
  • 15 Imperial 2:33
  • 16 The Counting Song 2:29
  • 17 Pessoa 3:59
  • 18 Ass 3:26
  • 19 Hatecrush 4:04
  • 20 The Torch 3:27

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