Fegmania! by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians - DeepRiffs

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After the stripped-back collection I Often Dream of Trains, Robyn Hitchcock slowly formed a backing band called the Egyptians with ex-Soft Boys Andy Metcalfe and Morris Windsor, and keyboardist Roger Jackson over the course of the next year. Fegmania!, the Egyptians' first album, was a distinct departure from both the Soft Boys and Hitchcock's previous solo work, featuring layered, intertwining guitars and keyboards that created lush and thick sonic textures. Even with the more detailed arrangements, the songs remained twitchy and off-kilter, with melodies that usually went in willfully unpredictable directions, yet remained catchy all the while. Fegmania! was Hitchcock's most consistent work to date, featuring such highlights as the Eastern-tinged "Egyptian Cream," and the creepy "My Wife & My Dead Wife," and the relatively straightforward "The Man with the Lightbulb Head." [In 2008 Yep Roc released a new version of Fegmania that included the original album re-mastered, eight bonus cuts (three of which were previously unavailable) and expanded packaging.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Egyptian Cream

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

2. Another Bubble

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

3. I'm Only You

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

4. My Wife and My Dead Wife

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

5. Goodnight I Say

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

6. The Man With the Lightbulb Head

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

7. Insect Mother

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

8. Strawberry Mind

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

9. Glass

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

10. The Fly

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

11. Heaven

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

12. Heaven End Bit

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

13. Bells of Rhymney

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

14. Some Body

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

15. Heaven (Live)

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

16. The Pit of Souls

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

17. The Drowning Church

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

18. The Man With the Lightbulb Head (Instrumental)

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

19. Lady Obvious

by Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer
Music Publisher: Yep Roc Records; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 59 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

15/19 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock

Label

Yep Roc Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 28, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634457261525