Timelord cover

Timelord

Momus · 1993

36 min · 8 tracks · post-punk · Shibuya-kei · folktronica

A whimsical blend of electronic pop and avant-garde sensibilities, rich with playful lyrics and eclectic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical narratives with playful twists
  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • engaging lyrical wordplay
  • for curious listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek straightforward, predictable melodies

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Timelord' was Momus's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'The Philosophy of Momus.' At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the burgeoning Shibuya-kei scene, combining elements of pop with post-punk influences. This album further explored his penchant for clever wordplay and genre-blurring sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Platinum 4:43
  • 2 Enlightenment 4:30
  • 3 You've Changed 3:43
  • 4 Landrover 5:06
  • 5 Rhetoric 5:09
  • 6 Suicide Pact 3:35
  • 7 Christmas on Earth 5:07
  • 8 Breathless 4:13

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