The Red Krayola
Red Krayola · 1994
37 min · 17 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde soundscapes and fragmented melodies that challenge conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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People Get Ready (The Train's Not Coming) — This track stands out with its haunting vocals and socially charged lyrics, making it a poignant reflection on urgency and societal issues.
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Book of Kings — An impressive showcase of the band's knack for merging surreal imagery with complex musical arrangements, illustrating their avant-garde approach.
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(Why) I'm So Blasé — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet critical perspective on modernity, blending catchy hooks with lyrical irony that resonates throughout.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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(Why) I'm So Blasé
A shift in tone occurs when the narrative voice shifts from detached observation to a more personal and direct commentary on complacency.
This structural choice intensifies the critique of societal apathy, transforming the listener's experience from passive observation to active engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jimmy Silk / Supper Be Ready (medley) 1:57
- 2 Pride 1:06
- 3 Book of Kings 2:40
- 4 Pessimisty 2:50
- 5 Words, Worms, Thirst 1:38
- 6 People Get Ready (The Train's Not Coming) 3:22
- 7 If 'S' Is 2:06
- 8 Miss X 2:37
- 9 Rapspierre 2:44
- 10 Stand-Up 2:42
- 11 Art-Dog 1:09
- 12 I Knew It 1:54
- 13 101st 2:09
- 14 (Why) I'm So Blasé 2:07
- 15 The Big Macumba 2:42
- 16 Voodoo Child 1:47
- 17 Suddenly 1:51
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