The Telephone Album cover

The Telephone Album

Lotion · 1998

48 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A raw blend of jangly guitars and sharp lyrics that critiques American culture with a sardonic wit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rich Cop Poor Cop — Opening the album with a punchy critique of social inequality, this track sets the tone for Lotion's sardonic exploration of American life.
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    Feedback Queen — This track showcases the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with sharp lyrics, making it both an earworm and a commentary on fame.
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    Mr President — With its direct address to political leaders, this song embodies the album's critical edge and highlights Lotion’s willingness to tackle uncomfortable subjects.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rich Cop Poor Cop 3:40
  • 2 Feedback Queen 3:28
  • 3 I Love me (Vol 1) 4:07
  • 4 No 99 4:26
  • 5 Mr Mosquito 3:49
  • 6 Glorified 5:44
  • 7 Mr President 3:48
  • 8 My Name is Prince 3:30
  • 9 Drop Dead 3:02
  • 10 West of Here 5:18
  • 11 Blackjack 2:42
  • 12 5th Fret Distant Cousin 4:46

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