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The Way to Salvation

King Missile · 1991

46 min · 17 tracks · art rock

A quirky blend of spoken word and lo-fi rock that challenges norms with humor and absurdity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky humor with absurd narratives
  • short tracks for playful engagement
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • reflective moments mixed with whimsy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking serious emotional depth
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'The Way to Salvation' is King Missile's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'They Suit Our Needs.' By this time, the band had established their unique style, merging art rock with provocative spoken word elements, solidifying their presence in the alternative music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Velvet Underground· Kate Bush· Lou Reed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Way to Salvation 2:07
  • 2 Life 4:04
  • 3 The Boy Who Ate Lasagna and Could Jump Over a Church 1:33
  • 4 The Story of Willy 2:24
  • 5 Dinosaurs 3:27
  • 6 I Wish 2:33
  • 7 The Indians 1:40
  • 8 It's 5:06
  • 9 My Heart is a Flower 2:38
  • 10 Pickaxe 2:30
  • 11 Sex With You 3:36
  • 12 Part Two 2:13
  • 13 Betrayal Takes Two 3:10
  • 14 Listen to Me 2:29
  • 15 Come Closer 3:01
  • 16 Scotland 1:10
  • 17 To Walk Among the Pigs 2:55

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