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King Missile · 1988

53 min · 22 tracks · art rock

A collage of absurdist poetry and experimental rock that challenges conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • absurdist humor with unpredictable twists
  • short bursts of quirky narratives
  • playful experimentation with spoken word
  • dynamic flow for attentive listening
  • engaging social commentary in snippets

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek long, cohesive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
King Missile's 'They' was the band's second studio album, following their debut 'Fluting on the Hump' released in 1987. By this time, they had begun to carve out a niche in the alternative music scene with their unique blend of spoken word and rock elements, reflecting a burgeoning artistic confidence.
Stylistic neighbors
The Velvet Underground· Kate Bush· Lou Reed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Now 1:53
  • 2 I'm Open 2:21
  • 3 Mr. Johnson 1:53
  • 4 She Had Nothing 1:56
  • 5 He Needed 1:18
  • 6 The Love Song 2:12
  • 7 Margaret's Eyes 2:43
  • 8 The Bunny Song 1:54
  • 9 The Blood Song 4:00
  • 10 Stonehenge 1:29
  • 11 They 2:30
  • 12 When She Closed Her Eyes 1:57
  • 13 Hemopheliac of Love 3:21
  • 14 The Box 2:50
  • 15 Fish 3:20
  • 16 Leather Clown 4:25
  • 17 WW3 Is a Giant Ice Cream Cone 3:23
  • 18 Farm 1:39
  • 19 As I Walked Thru Queens 3:19
  • 20 Hey Jesus 2:05
  • 21 If Only 1:36
  • 22 Double Fucked by 2 Black Studs 1:28

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