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Uncorrected Personality Traits

Robyn Hitchcock · 1997

68 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical blend of surreal lyrics and eclectic melodies that capture the essence of alternative rock in the late '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical narratives with surreal twists
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • playful irreverence throughout listening
  • eclectic melodies for curious minds

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer long, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, Robyn Hitchcock was a seasoned artist known for his offbeat charm and imaginative songwriting. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Robyn Sings' and marked a continued exploration of his unique sound, showcasing his ability to blend humor and melancholy in compact song forms.
Stylistic neighbors
The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bass 3:01
  • 2 Fifty Two Stations 4:03
  • 3 Acid Bird 4:43
  • 4 Egyptian Cream 3:31
  • 5 Uncorrected Personality Traits 1:45
  • 6 Heart Full of Leaves 2:30
  • 7 The Man With the Lightbulb Head 3:04
  • 8 Queen Elvis II 4:25
  • 9 She Reached for a Light 2:37
  • 10 Airscape 5:10
  • 11 My Wife and My Dead Wife (live) 4:00
  • 12 Night Ride to Trinidad 3:32
  • 13 Raymond Chandler Evening 2:15
  • 14 Linctus House 5:17
  • 15 Beautiful Girl 2:14
  • 16 Heaven 4:03
  • 17 If You Were a Priest 3:00
  • 18 Autumn Is Your Last Chance 3:32
  • 19 City of Shame 3:21
  • 20 Nocturne (Demise) 1:49

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