| Artist |
Julian Cope |
| Album Title: |
Autogeddon |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Indie |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
08/09/1994 |
| Label |
American Recordings |
| Catalog No |
9 45705-2 |
| Bar Code No |
9362-45705-2 |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Autogeddon Blues (5:13)
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| 2.
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Madmax (3:39)
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| 3.
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Don't Call Me Mark Chapman (5:21)
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| 4.
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I Gotta Walk (2:28)
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| 5.
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Ain't No Gettin' Round Gettin' Round (5:01)
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| 6.
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Paranormal In The West Country (Medley) - I) Paranormal Pt.1 II) Archdrude's Roadtrip III) Kar-Ma-Kanik (8:29)
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| 7.
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Ain't But The One Way (4:29)
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| 8.
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S.T.A.R.C.A.R. (11:28)
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| Date Acquired |
12/20/1994 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Roadrunner Records |
| Purchase Price |
8.75 |
Web Links |
All Music Guide Entry
Discogs Entry: |
Notes |
Autogeddon was inspired by Heathcote Williams' epic poem of the same name, and a little incident concerning my pregnant wife (and myself) and 375,000 pound of yellow Ferrari in St.Martin's Lane, London, England.
© ℗ 1994 American Recordings.
All songs Copyright Control 1994 (Common Era)
Made in U.S.A.
Special Thanks to:
Moon-Eye s.t.a.r.c.a.r. guitar star.
John Kennedy for 14 years of Cope business.
Lesley Alexander for sorting the greedheads.
The Grind All things to One man.
Artwork [Sleeve Panel Beaten At Art Garage By] – Rob Carter
Directed By – Julian Cope
Executive-Producer – Sebastian Shelton
Management [Publicity] – Mick Houghton
Mixed By [Synthesized And Mixed By] – Thighpaulsandra
Performer – Donald Ross Skinner, Jill Frost, Julian Cope, Mavis Grind, K-R Frost, Rooster, Moon-Eye, Thighpaulsandra
Photography By – Julian Cope
Photography By [Julian Cope In West Kennet Longbarrow] – Thighpaulsandra
Written-By – Julian Cope
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – American Recordings
Copyright © – American Recordings
Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing
Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
Barcode: 0 9362-45705-2 3
Matrix / Runout: S [logo] 1 45705-2 SRC**01 M1S2
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Analyzed Folder: Julian Cope - Autogeddon_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR8 -0.00 dB -12.19 dB 01 - Autogeddon Blues.flac
DR11 -2.47 dB -16.75 dB 02 - Madmax.flac
DR11 -0.10 dB -15.92 dB 03 - Don't Call Me Mark Chapman.flac
DR10 -0.41 dB -11.69 dB 04 - I Gotta Walk.flac
DR11 -0.46 dB -13.51 dB 05 - Ain't No Gettin' Round Gettin' Round.flac
DR10 -0.00 dB -13.36 dB 06 - Paranormal in the West Country (Medley).flac
DR9 -0.03 dB -12.50 dB 07 - Ain't but the One Way.flac
DR11 -0.10 dB -17.33 dB 08 - S.T.A.R.C.A.R.flac
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Number of Files: 8
Official DR Value: DR10
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review:
Review by Ned Raggett
Reversing the trend of lengthy Cope releases, Autogeddon is only 46 minutes long but just as powerful and varied as Cope's other early-'90s releases. Concluding the trilogy started by Peggy Suicide and Jehovahkill, Autogeddon, as the title gives away, targets cars, specifically as a metaphor for environmental destruction. Combined with the continuing focus on heathen religious practices and ancient monuments (the first part of "Paranormal in the West Country" was, in fact, recorded in the West Kennet Longbarrow in Wiltshire), the album is almost a summation of Cope's current interests as well as standing on its own. Cosby and Skinner return, along with Moon-eye, longtime acquaintance becoming regular collaborator Thighpaulsandra, and Mavis Grind, who eventually became Cope's key musical partner in later years. Together they help Cope once again do the business, covering the varied musical ranges he favors with skill and style, even if the production isn't quite as thick and strong throughout as on previous releases. Cope notes that all tracks were first takes, and there's more than a little studio conversation and discussion cropping up here and there. Then there's the perhaps unintentional laugh/gulp/howl at the start of "Ain't No Gettin' Round Gettin' Round," his rueful and witty complaint about needing a car to travel. What stands out most, though, is Cope's continuing ability to sing and perform at the top of his game, all while specifically and fiercely targeting what he truly hates. Opening cut "Autogeddon Blues" envisions more than a few dead bodies along the way, for a start. At the same time, one of his most affecting, pretty songs turns up as well: "Don't Call Me Mark Chapman," which details a cryptic murder and/or suicide situation with both black humor and almost unnerving calm. There's glam guitar homages on "Kar-Ma-Kanik" and epic space rock on "s*t*a*r*c*a*r," and it all shows Cope still following his own muse with total gusto.
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