Element of Light by Robyn Hitchcock - Uhune

LIVE

Element of Light, Hitchcock's second studio album with the Egyptians, remains one of his finest moments and offers a convincing argument for his talents as a pop craftsman. Using John Lennon's work for Revolver and The Beatles as a template, Hitchcock wrote an elegant set of songs for Element of Light, songs that contained all of his cryptic lyrical sensibilities, yet featured more refined melodies and song structures. The Egyptians play with a subtle grace, moving between the stately "Winchester" and light psychedelia of "If You Were a Priest" to the bracing attack of "Tell Me About Your Drugs" with ease. While it sacrifices some of the edgy tension of Hitchcock's earlier work, Element of Light is his most melodic and eerily beautiful record. [In 2008, Yep Roc released a new edition of Element of Light which included the original album re-mastered, six bonus cuts (four of which had never seen the light of day) and expanded packaging.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. If You Were A Priest

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

2. Winchester

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

3. Somewhere Apart

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

4. Ted, Woody And Junior

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

5. The President

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

6. Raymond Chandler Evening

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

7. Bass

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

8. Airscape

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

9. Never Stop Bleeding

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

10. Lady Waters & The Hooded One

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

11. The Black Crow Knows

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

12. The Crawling

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

13. The Leopard

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

14. Tell Me About Your Drugs

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

15. Sprinkling Dots

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

16. Upside-Down Church Blues

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

17. Into It

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

18. Neck

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

19. Bass (demo)

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

20. Lady Waters & The Hooded One (demo)

by Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians

Primary Artist: Robyn Hitchcock
The Egyptians; Main Performer
Composer: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 750x750 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

2/20 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/20 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Neo Psychedelic, Alternative, College Rock, Psychedelic, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Rock & Roll, Adult Alternative

Label

Yep Roc Records

Music Distribution Service

Redeye Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634457261624