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The End of an Ear

Robert Wyatt · 1970

46 min · 9 tracks · rock music

A kaleidoscopic journey blending avant-garde rock with jazz-infused improvisation and deeply personal lyricism.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 4, 1970, 'The End of an Ear' is Robert Wyatt's first solo album following his departure from Soft Machine. At this point in his career, Wyatt was beginning to carve out his own artistic identity, exploring more personal themes and unconventional structures after years of group collaboration.
Stylistic neighbors
ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Las Vagas Tango, Part I (repeat) 8:12
  • 2 To Mark Everywhere 2:26
  • 3 To Saintly Bridget 2:21
  • 4 To Oz Alien Daevid and Gilly 2:08
  • 5 To Nick Everyone 9:15
  • 6 To Caravan and Brother Jim 5:22
  • 7 To the Old World (Thank You for the Use of Your Body, Goodbye) 3:18
  • 8 To Carla, Marsha and Caroline (for Making Everything Beautifuller) 2:46
  • 9 Las Vagas Tango, Part I 11:07

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