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Half an Octopuss
Rock · 1985 · 1 track · 15m

Half an Octopuss

The Cure

A jittery, brass-flecked collection of mid-80s curiosities. Breathless vocals and mechanical rhythms create a playful yet claustrophobic pop experiment.

December 8, 1985 · Tetsuo

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A nervous, rhythmic energy that masks deep-seated anxiety with playful pop melodies.

Tracklist · 1 Track · 15m
01
Close to Me
3:44
Moments Worth Listening For
The rhythmic, panting intake of breath that drives the percussion on the lead track
A sudden, bright burst of brass that cuts through the otherwise insular, dry mix
The way the bassline mimics a heartbeat during the more experimental instrumental passages
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Half an Octopuss sound next to the rest of The Cure's catalogue?

Drum Machine+4.0σ

The production is built around drum machine than this artist usually allows.

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