They
King Missile · 1988
53 min · 22 tracks · art rock
A collage of absurdist poetry and experimental rock that challenges conventional song structures.
Why this album works
The album gained notable attention for its unconventional lyrical content and sound, which helped define the genre of art rock in the late 1980s. It was particularly influential within underground music circles and contributed to King Missile's growing cult status, despite limited commercial success.
- Best for
- absurdist humor with unpredictable twists short bursts of quirky narratives playful experimentation with spoken word
- 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 Standout 1:53
- 4 She Had Nothing 1:56
- 5 He Needed 1:18
- 6 The Love Song Standout 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 Standout 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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