They
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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