Try Try Try
Julian Cope · 1995
11 min · 4 tracks · rock music
A blend of jagged guitar riffs and sardonic lyrics, embodying the spirit of post-punk with a distinctly British edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Try Try Try — The title track encapsulates Cope's signature blend of wit and introspection, featuring catchy hooks and a driving rhythm that exemplify his artistic evolution.
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Baby, Let’s Play Vet — This track showcases Cope's playful lyricism and offbeat humor, juxtaposed against a punk-infused melody that captures the album's whimsical yet serious tone.
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Don’t Jump Me, Mother — With its raw energy and confrontational lyrics, this song highlights Cope’s ability to challenge societal norms while delivering an infectious rock anthem.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Cope's reputation in the UK alternative music scene.
- Themes
- British post-punk irony· whimsical rebellion
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Try Try Try is Julian Cope's fifth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 1991 release, Jehovahkill. At this point in his career, Cope was solidifying his reputation as a solo artist after his departure from The Teardrop Explodes, embracing a more eclectic sound that melded rock with experimental influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Teardrop Explodes· Echo & the Bunnymen· Wire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Try Try Try 3:31
- 2 Baby, Let’s Play Vet 2:27
- 3 W.e.s.s.e.x.y. 2:51
- 4 Don’t Jump Me, Mother 3:00
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Stereolab
Merges experimental sounds with playful rebellion, echoing the eclecticism found in Cope's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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