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Your Weight on the Moon

Man or Astro-man? · 1994

26 min · 10 tracks · surf music

A cosmic blend of surf rock and sci-fi vibes, packed with playful energy and inventive instrumentation.

Your Weight on the Moon is an EP by Man or Astro-man?, released in 1994. A cosmic blend of surf rock and sci-fi vibes, packed with playful energy and inventive instrumentation. 'Your Weight on the Moon' played a significant role in defining the genre of surf punk and contributed to the band's growing cult following. The album is often noted for its quirky titles and instrumentation, influencing subsequent acts in both the surf and punk scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Your Weight on the Moon sound like?

A cosmic blend of surf rock and sci-fi vibes, packed with playful energy and inventive instrumentation. Rooted in surf music.

What makes Your Weight on the Moon by Man or Astro-man? notable?

'Your Weight on the Moon' played a significant role in defining the genre of surf punk and contributed to the band's growing cult following. The album is often noted for its quirky titles and instrumentation, influencing subsequent acts in both the surf and punk scenes. Released in January 1994, 'Your Weight on the Moon' was Man or Astro-man?'s second album, following their debut 'Is It ... Man or Astro-man?' from 1993. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound that combined surf rock with a distinct space-themed aesthetic, garnering attention within the underground rock scene.

How many songs are on Your Weight on the Moon?

Your Weight on the Moon has 10 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·26:13

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

  • 1 Rocketship XL-3 Standout 2:33
  • 2 Special Agent Conrad Uno 2:22
  • 3 Electrostatic Brain Field Standout 3:18
  • 4 Shockwave 2:34
  • 5 Taser Guns Mean Big Fun 2:17
  • 6 F=GmM(moon)/R² 2:17
  • 7 Space Patrol 2:05
  • 8 Happy Fingers 2:36
  • 9 Destination Venus Standout 2:50
  • 10 Polaris 3:16

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

surf music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

26 min 13 sec