Tender Pervert
Momus · 1988
50 min · 11 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica
A playful yet provocative exploration of sexuality wrapped in eclectic pop melodies and witty lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful exploration of sexuality
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- witty narratives for curious minds
- engaging in-depth thematic journey
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Tender Pervert' was Momus's third album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Philosophy of Momus'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist known for blending pop sensibilities with intellectual themes. The album represents a continuation of his exploration of controversial subjects, particularly sexuality and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Angels Are Voyeurs 2:46
- 2 Love on Ice 3:54
- 3 I Was a Maoist Intellectual 4:34
- 4 The Homosexual 4:44
- 5 Bishonen 7:41
- 6 Right Hand Heart 3:39
- 7 A Complete History of Sexual Jealousy (Parts 17-24) 5:39
- 8 Ice King 4:55
- 9 In the Sanatorium 5:07
- 10 The Charm of Innocence 6:35
- 11 The Angels Are Voyeurs (reprise) 0:56
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