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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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