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Teenage Spectacular

R. Stevie Moore · 1987

53 min · 18 tracks · country · indie rock · jazz

A lo-fi collage of eclectic sounds, blending pop melodies with experimental interludes and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • eclectic sounds for adventurous listeners
  • introspective themes and reflections
  • casual background for creative tasks
  • short bursts of playful energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, cohesive albums
  • dislike experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Teenage Spectacular' was released in 1987, R. Stevie Moore had been active in the music scene for over a decade, known as a pioneer of home recording. This album followed his cult classic 'Phonography' (1976) and showcased his evolution as an artist, further embracing DIY ethics while expanding his sound palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Daniel Johnston· The Residents· Kevin Ayers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Bodycount 3:33
  • 2 Hobbies Galore 4:14
  • 3 Blues for Cathy Taylor 3:50
  • 4 Non Sequitur I 0:28
  • 5 Cover of the Rolling Stone 4:25
  • 6 Non Sequitur II 0:26
  • 7 Everyone, but Everyone 5:52
  • 8 On the Spot 3:22
  • 9 Non Sequitur III 0:14
  • 10 I Love You Too Much to Bother You 3:12
  • 11 All Well and Good / Love Is for the Birds 7:00
  • 12 Non Sequitur IV 0:27
  • 13 Who Killed Davey Moore? 6:06
  • 14 Baby on Board 2:27
  • 15 No Know 2:00
  • 16 Non Sequitur V 0:13
  • 17 Hours of Delight 1:35
  • 18 Play Myself Some Music 3:41

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