Computers and Blues

by The Streets

Computers and Blues cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 February 2011
  • Label: 679
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 43:29
  • Community rating: 3.15/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Intended as the final album under Mike Skinner's celebrated moniker, this project marries his trademark observational lyricism with nostalgic, synth-heavy production. 'Computers and Blues' serves as a conceptual reflection on modern digital alienation while revisiting the energetic UK garage sounds of his debut.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, rhythmic, melodic, rap, storytelling, street, experimental, old-school

Tracklist

  1. Outside Inside (3:01)
  2. Going Through Hell (3:08)
  3. Roof of Your Car (3:12)
  4. Puzzled by People (3:08)
  5. Without Thinking (3:17)
  6. Blip on a Screen (3:34)
  7. Those That Don't Know (2:54)
  8. Soldiers (3:36)
  9. We Can Never Be Friends (3:36)
  10. ABC (1:11)
  11. OMG (3:26)
  12. Trying to Kill M.E. (3:58)
  13. Trust Me (2:16)
  14. Lock the Locks (3:07)

Credits

  • Thomas P. Heckmann - lacquer cut by

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