Sleep It Off cover

Sleep It Off

Cristina · 1984

37 min · 10 tracks · no wave

A blend of sardonic lyrics and eclectic no wave sounds that challenge conventional pop structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sardonic wit throughout tracks
  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • mid-tempo flow for focused work
  • quirky narratives with eclectic sounds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat instant gratification
  • seek traditional structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Sleep It Off' was Cristina's debut album, following her contributions to the New York no wave scene. At this point, she had cultivated a unique identity as a performer and songwriter, collaborating with artists like John Cale and producing tracks that reflected her avant-garde sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Lydia Lunch· Sonic Youth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don't Mutilate My Mink 2:57
  • 2 Ticket to the Tropics 4:20
  • 3 She Can't Say That Anymore 3:07
  • 4 Quicksand Lovers 3:17
  • 5 Rage and Fascination 4:31
  • 6 Ballad of Immoral Earnings 4:18
  • 7 What's a Girl to Do 3:32
  • 8 The Lie of Love 4:34
  • 9 Blue Money 4:13
  • 10 He Dines Out on Death 2:36

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