Kangaroo?
Red Krayola · 1981
39 min · 15 tracks · psychedelic rock
A surreal tapestry of avant-garde soundscapes, blending dissonant melodies with playful lyrical absurdity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, eclectic listening sessions surreal, playful sound exploration dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Kangaroo?' represents Red Krayola's continued exploration of experimental music following their acclaimed 1967 debut, 'The Parable of Arable Land.' By this time, the band had solidified their status in the underground rock scene, further pushing the boundaries of psychedelic rock with unconventional structures and themes.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
Kangaroo? is an album by Red Krayola, released in 1981. A surreal tapestry of avant-garde soundscapes, blending dissonant melodies with playful lyrical absurdity. This album is significant for its unique approach to blending political commentary with abstract sound, reflecting the band's avant-garde ethos. It garnered attention within the alternative music community and contributed to discussions around the intersection of art and politics in music during the early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kangaroo? sound like?
A surreal tapestry of avant-garde soundscapes, blending dissonant melodies with playful lyrical absurdity. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes Kangaroo? by Red Krayola notable?
This album is significant for its unique approach to blending political commentary with abstract sound, reflecting the band's avant-garde ethos. It garnered attention within the alternative music community and contributed to discussions around the intersection of art and politics in music during the early 1980s. Released in 1981, 'Kangaroo?' represents Red Krayola's continued exploration of experimental music following their acclaimed 1967 debut, 'The Parable of Arable Land.' By this time, the band had solidified their status in the underground rock scene, further pushing the boundaries of psychedelic rock with unconventional structures and themes.
Who is Kangaroo? for?
Kangaroo? works well if you're into short, eclectic listening sessions, surreal, playful sound exploration and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Kangaroo??
Kangaroo? has 15 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kangaroo? Standout 1:35
- 2 Portrait of V.I. Lenin in the Style of Jackson Pollock, Part I Standout 2:58
- 3 Portrait of V.I. Lenin in the Style of Jackson Pollock, Part II 4:49
- 4 Marches No's 23, 24, 25 2:27
- 5 Born to Win (Transactional Analysis With Gestalt Experiments) 1:22
- 6 Keep All Your Friends 2:18
- 7 The Milkmaid 1:59
- 8 The Principles of Party Organisation 2:39
- 9 Prisoner's Model Standout 1:58
- 10 The Mistakes of Trotsky 3:16
- 11 1917 1:19
- 12 The Tractor Driver 2:40
- 13 Plekhanov 3:15
- 14 An Old Man's Dream 2:32
- 15 If She Loves You 4:30
Release Date
January 1, 1981
Runtime
39 min 41 sec
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