Name: Kilimanjaro
Brand: The Teardrop Explodes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MERC63057

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl Edition has been cut at Abbey Road and features the Kilimanjaro cover.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Scorpio

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602577630576

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

5483222

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2000-11-17

Universal

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Teardrop Explodes

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Mercury

An English Post-punk/Neo-Psychedelic band formed in Liverpool in 1978 by Julian Cope. The Teardrop Explodes took their name from a panel in the Marvel comic book, Daredevil No. 77.
With their unique blend of post-punk and neo-psychedelic sounds, The Teardrop Explodes quickly made a name for themselves in the music scene. Led by the talented Julian Cope, the band captivated audiences with their energetic performances and thought-provoking lyrics.
Formed during the vibrant punk era, The Teardrop Explodes stood out with their experimental approach to music. Their distinctive sound drew influences from various genres, creating a sonic experience that was both captivating and innovative.

Kilimanjaro the debut album by Liverpool band The Teardrop Explodes, which featured Julian Cope as its lead singer was released on 10 October 1980. It contains versions of the band’s early singles including Sleeping Gas, Bouncing Babies, Treason their biggest hit, Reward.

Cope is already a commanding singer and frontman; his clever lyrics and strong projection result in a series of confident performances, whether his trading lines with himself on the motorik chug of Sleeping Gas or his yelps on Books. For all the bad energy between himself and Balfe, the two sound like they're grafted at the hip throughout, the latter's keyboard washes and staccato melodies adding the fun, nervy vibe. Dwyer's spot-on drumming keeps the pace, while both guitarists, Finkler and his replacement Gill, don't drown the band in feedback to the exclusion of everything else.

Kilimanjaro

Music GB