The Good, the Bad, the Average and Unique
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine · 2005
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic blend of alternative rock and indie sensibilities, merging sharp wit with poignant social commentary across diverse musical styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Everything — This opening track encapsulates the band's signature blend of irony and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the album's exploration of modern life's absurdities.
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A Perfect Day to Drop the Bomb — The song's dark humor addresses themes of destruction and societal apathy, showcasing Carter's knack for tackling serious subjects with a comedic twist.
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Sweetheart Sugar Baby (version) — This version highlights the band's ability to reinterpret their work, blending catchy melodies with playful yet critical lyrics that reflect on relationships.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- eclectic tracks with varied lengths
- witty commentary on everyday life
- acoustic interludes for reflective moments
- energetic bursts of playful irreverence
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward structures
- dislike lyrical depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 2005, this album came during a period where Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine was exploring a more experimental sound after their earlier success in the 90s. This marks a return for the band following their hiatus, showcasing their evolution while retaining their characteristic humor and incisive lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ned's Atomic Dustbin· The Wonder Stuff· Pop Will Eat Itself
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Everything 6:58
- 2 Hounded 5:00
- 3 Sweetheart Sugar Baby (version) 4:29
- 4 Elvis Lives/Carter Break America 4:10
- 5 Junk Male (demo) 4:15
- 6 A Perfect Day to Drop the Bomb (demo) 4:48
- 7 Every Time a Churchbell Rings (demo) 4:01
- 8 A Sheltered Life (demo) 4:12
- 9 Granny Farming in the UK (demo) 4:21
- 10 Ceasefire (acoustic version Recorded in Spain) 4:01
- 11 Airplane Food (acoustic Recorded in Spain) 2:14
- 12 Being Here (acoustic for U.S. radio) 1:51
- 13 Elvis Lives (Oxford Zodiac Soundcheck) 3:51
- 14 Johnny Cash (Oxford Zodiac Soundcheck) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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