Sort Of
Slapp Happy · 1972
46 min · 13 tracks · experimental rock
An adventurous blend of whimsical melodies and avant-garde experimentation that defies conventional pop structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just a Conversation — Opening with an infectious melody, this track encapsulates the band's playful yet thought-provoking style, blending conversational lyrics with catchy hooks.
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Blue Flower — This song showcases a hauntingly beautiful arrangement and introspective lyrics, reflecting the band's ability to merge emotion with avant-garde sensibilities.
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Tutankhamun — With its quirky instrumentation and inventive narrative about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, this track exemplifies the band's whimsical storytelling approach.
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I'm All Alone — A poignant exploration of solitude through sparse instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this track highlights the band's range and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative structures and whimsical approach mark it as a notable entry in the experimental rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features unconventional song structures, with several tracks incorporating abrupt tempo changes and unexpected instrumental breaks.
- Vocals often overlap in a call-and-response style, creating a conversational dynamic that challenges traditional verse-chorus formats.
- Many tracks utilize dissonant harmonies and experimental instrumentation, such as unconventional percussion and string arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Blue Flower
The imagery shifts from serene nature to stark emotional clarity reveals an inner conflict.
This transition enhances the thematic depth by juxtaposing external beauty with internal turmoil, creating a striking contrast.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just a Conversation 4:07
- 2 Paradise Express 2:38
- 3 I Got Evil 2:33
- 4 Little Girl's World 3:34
- 5 Tutankhamun 2:15
- 6 Mono Plane 6:52
- 7 Blue Flower 5:21
- 8 I'm All Alone 2:52
- 9 Who's Gonna Help Me Now? 2:28
- 10 Small Hands of Stone 4:43
- 11 Sort Of 2:21
- 12 Heading for Kyoto 3:10
- 13 Jumping Jonah 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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