Self Civil War cover

Self Civil War

Julian Cope · 2020

72 min · 13 tracks · post-punk

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk energy and introspective rock, layered with Julian Cope's eccentric storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • layered storytelling for deep listening
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • thought-provoking themes for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 10, 2020, 'Self Civil War' marks Julian Cope's first studio album in nearly a decade since 'Black Sheep' (2012). At this point in his career, Cope was embracing a more experimental sound, reflecting his evolution as an artist while returning to the themes of identity and societal critique that have characterized much of his work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 That Ain’t No Way to Make a Million 7:22
  • 2 A Cosmic Flash 6:40
  • 3 You Will Be Mist 5:32
  • 4 The Great Raven 5:54
  • 5 Berlin Facelift 6:29
  • 6 Immortal 4:14
  • 7 Einstein 6:01
  • 8 Billy 1:47
  • 9 A Dope on Drugs 4:15
  • 10 Your Facebook, My Laptop 2:53
  • 11 Requiem for a Dead Horse 11:50
  • 12 ‘Self Civil War’ 1:12
  • 13 A Victory Dance 7:51

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