Released 20 years ago
This Is the BBC
Robyn Hitchcock · 2006
46 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical blend of lo-fi alt-rock and surreal storytelling that invites listeners into a dreamlike soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with surreal imagery
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- dreamlike soundscape for reflection
- engaging narratives for curious minds
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2006, Robyn Hitchcock was already an established figure in alternative rock, known for his clever lyrics and eccentric style. 'This Is the BBC' came after a string of albums in the 1990s and 2000s, marking a period of renewed creativity. This album features recordings from live performances, showcasing Hitchcock's unique ability to connect with audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man With a Woman’s Shadow 3:21
- 2 Heliotrope 3:02
- 3 De Chirico Street 3:31
- 4 The Cheese Alarm 4:00
- 5 Jewels for Sophia 4:32
- 6 Polly on the Shore 4:22
- 7 Where Do You Go When You Die? 4:20
- 8 I Saw Nick Drake 3:31
- 9 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 3:21
- 10 Andy Kershaw Jingle 0:32
- 11 Birds in Perspex 3:41
- 12 Sally Was a Legend 2:39
- 13 Elizabeth Jade 2:26
- 14 Madonna of the Wasps 3:18
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