Top tracks — play these first
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Born to Be Adored — This track stands out as a satirical commentary on fame and desire, encapsulating the album's themes of obsession and identity. Its catchy melody juxtaposes the dark humor of the lyrics.
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Everyone I Have Ever Slept With — Here, Momus employs an intimate narrative style to explore relationships and memory, making it a poignant reflection on personal connections. The confessional tone captures both vulnerability and wit.
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How to Spot an Invert — This track showcases Momus's provocative lyricism, cleverly combining humor with social commentary on sexual identity. Its brisk pace and playful delivery make it memorable.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky narratives with sardonic wit
- playful sing-along karaoke moments
- wave-like pacing with varied energy
- light-hearted reflections on relationships
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, serious themes
- seek long, cohesive compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases Momus's lyrical inventiveness and solidifies his unique identity.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, The Little Red Songbook was Momus's seventh studio album, coming after his critically acclaimed work, Folktronic. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his unique identity within the Shibuya-kei movement, blending pop sensibilities with avant-garde influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Friend, New Flame 2:05
- 2 MC Escher 3:31
- 3 Who Is Mr Jones? 2:09
- 4 Harry K-Tel 2:05
- 5 Lucretia Borgia 2:50
- 6 How to Spot an Invert 1:42
- 7 Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 2:43
- 8 Born to Be Adored 4:14
- 9 Coming in a Girls Mouth 1:34
- 10 What Are You Wearing? 5:32
- 11 The New Decameron 1:43
- 12 The Symphonies of Beethoven 4:13
- 13 Tragedy and Farce 2:38
- 14 Miss X, an Ex-Lover 2:09
- 15 I Can See Japan 4:49
- 16 Old Friend, New Flame (karaoke version) 2:06
- 17 Tragedy and Farce (karaoke version) 2:39
- 18 The New Decameron (karaoke version) 1:46
- 19 Coming in a Girl's Mouth (karaoke version) 1:36
- 20 Miss X, an Ex-Lover (karaoke version) 2:10
- 21 Harry K-Tel (karaoke version) 2:07
- 22 Who Is Mr Jones? (karaoke version) 2:20
- 23 How to Spot an Invert (karaoke version) 1:44
- 24 The Symphonies of Beethoven (karaoke version) 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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