Tenderness Junction
The Fugs · 1968
45 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A chaotic blend of counterculture anthems and experimental sounds that challenge societal norms and embrace absurdity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out — This track serves as a manifesto for the psychedelic era, urging listeners to embrace consciousness expansion and reject mainstream societal expectations. Its title echoes Timothy Leary's famous slogan, encapsulating the spirit of experimentation prevalent during the period.
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Wet Dream — The song's playful yet provocative lyrics explore themes of sexual liberation and desire, reflecting the growing openness around such topics in the late '60s. Its catchy melody contrasts sharply with its daring subject matter.
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Exorcising the Evil Spirits From the Pentagon October 23, 1967 — This politically charged track directly addresses anti-war sentiment and critiques government actions. Its innovative structure combines spoken word and music, effectively conveying urgency and discontent.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- absurdist humor and playful irreverence
- quirky anthems for rebellious spirits
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- experimental interludes that provoke thought
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, mainstream sounds
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Tenderness Junction is The Fugs' third studio album, released in early 1968 following their breakthrough with The Fugs First Album in 1965. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation as provocateurs within the New York City folk and rock scenes, known for their satirical takes on contemporary issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Captain Beefheart· The Mothers of Invention
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out 4:44
- 2 Knock Knock 4:20
- 3 The Garden Is Open 6:11
- 4 Wet Dream 3:21
- 5 Hare Krishna 3:19
- 6 Exorcising the Evil Spirits From the Pentagon October 23, 1967 3:17
- 7 War Song 5:20
- 8 Dover Beach 4:01
- 9 Fingers of the Sun 2:23
- 10 Aphrodite Mass: I. Litany of the Street Grope 1:14
- 11 Aphrodite Mass: II. Genuflection at the Temple of Squack 3:01
- 12 Aphrodite Mass: III. Petals in the Sea 1:04
- 13 Aphrodite Mass: IV. Sappho's Hymn to Aphrodite 1:34
- 14 Aphrodite Mass: V. Homage to Throb Thrills 1:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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