Old Rottenhat by Robert Wyatt - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Robert Wyatt had often planted his tongue in cheek with the Soft Machine and his group Matching Mole, but as his solo work went into the ‘80s, his interests turned intensely political and serious. Not many singer-songwriters name-check Noam Chomsky in song, but Wyatt manages it in the opening cut, “Alliance,” of this 1986 solo album. Concerned with the exploitation of the poor and the death toll in “East Timor,” Wyatt uses his own dark keyboard chords and ominous synth lines to call out for greater justice. Musically, there are many quirks. “The United States of Amnesia” features a whistling solo amongst it high-tech songs (for the ‘80s, that is). “Speechless” is an instrumental that nearly plunges off the road in certain spots. “The Age of Self” adds a gravity-filled attempt at funk, complete with backing vocals. A delightfully weird album, Old Rottenhat stands on its own as a singularly strange musical piece tied together with Wyatt’s stunning voice.

1. Alliance

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

2. The United States Of Amnesia

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

3. East Timor

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

4. Speechless

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

5. The Age Of Self

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

6. Vandalusia

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

7. The British Road

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

8. Mass Medium

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

9. Gharbzadegi

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

10. P.L.A.

by Robert Wyatt

Primary Artist: Robert Wyatt; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Wyatt; Composer
Music Publisher: Cherry Red Songs; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Domino Recording Co

Music Distribution Service

Domino Record Co Ltd [UK]

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5034202204350