The Skellington Chronicles
Julian Cope · 1993
61 min · 25 tracks · post-punk
A chaotic blend of lo-fi rock energy and surreal storytelling that captures Julian Cope's eccentricity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic shifts in energy
- surreal storytelling with chaos
- short bursts of eccentricity
- playful experimentation throughout tracks
- engaging narratives for attentive listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'The Skellington Chronicles' marked a transitional phase for Julian Cope after his commercial peak in the late 1980s. By this time, he was exploring more avant-garde and experimental sounds following the success of albums like 'Saint Julian' (1987) and 'Fried' (1984). This album reflects Cope's move away from mainstream appeal toward a more personal and eclectic artistic expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Teardrop Explodes· Echo & the Bunnymen· Wire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doomed 2:40
- 2 Beaver 2:28
- 3 Me & Jimmy Jones 1:30
- 4 Robert Mitchum 2:43
- 5 Out of My Mind on Dope & Speed 3:27
- 6 Don’t Crash Here 1:00
- 7 Everything Playing at Once 1:31
- 8 Little Donkey 2:44
- 9 Great White Wonder 2:12
- 10 Incredibly Ugly Girl 3:04
- 11 No How, No Why, No Way, No Where, No When 1:59
- 12 Commin’ Soon 2:26
- 13 Electrical Stormgirl 1:51
- 14 Poppins 1:38
- 15 Skip 1:32
- 16 I’ve Got My T.V. & My Pills 1:40
- 17 The Angel & the Fellatress 3:56
- 18 Waco‐pops 1:38
- 19 Common Land at Water’s Edge 2:30
- 20 Scud‐u‐like 0:47
- 21 Grimreaper Is a Krautrocker (For Gavin Wall) 8:32
- 22 American Tragedy 1:20
- 23 Wayland’s Smithy Has Wings 1:34
- 24 Madonna Baglady Blues 4:42
- 25 London Underground 1:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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