Robot World
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Robot World is the third album by New Zealand
band Bailter Space
released in 1993. It was their first full-length album to be officially released in the U.S., and was distributed by WEA under Matador's first major-label deal (with Warner Bros. Records
).
It was recorded (no producer is listed in the album credits) at Writhe Recording in Wellington, New Zealand, except for "Get Lost," which was recorded by Chris Julian at Calliope in New York. All tracks were mixed by Bailter Space at Writhe in September 1992. Design/ photography by Mark O & Alister Parker.
Lyrically, Robot World addresses man's alienation from his fellow citizens due to the pervasive influence of computers/ machines/ virtual reality. Hence the album title, and the reason why it is generally agreed to be a concept album
.
Partial lyrics to the title track are printed in the booklet.
"Be on Time" and "Get Lost" had been previously released in early 7" versions as "We Know" and "The Unseen," respectively. (They were also compiled on the The Aim
CD EP.) "EIP" and "Robot World" were also released on the B.E.I.P. CD EP, along with two Vortura tracks.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
band Bailter Space
Bailter Space
Bailter Space is an atmospheric noise rock band that formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1987 as Nelsh Bailter Space; they had previously recorded as The Gordons. Its members are Alister Parker , John Halvorsen , Brent McLachlan...
released in 1993. It was their first full-length album to be officially released in the U.S., and was distributed by WEA under Matador's first major-label deal (with Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
).
It was recorded (no producer is listed in the album credits) at Writhe Recording in Wellington, New Zealand, except for "Get Lost," which was recorded by Chris Julian at Calliope in New York. All tracks were mixed by Bailter Space at Writhe in September 1992. Design/ photography by Mark O & Alister Parker.
Lyrically, Robot World addresses man's alienation from his fellow citizens due to the pervasive influence of computers/ machines/ virtual reality. Hence the album title, and the reason why it is generally agreed to be a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
.
Partial lyrics to the title track are printed in the booklet.
"Be on Time" and "Get Lost" had been previously released in early 7" versions as "We Know" and "The Unseen," respectively. (They were also compiled on the The Aim
The Aim
"The Aim" is a CD EP by New Zealand band, Bailter Space released in 1992. It was their first U.S. release, and was a compilation of two vinyl singles.-Song information:...
CD EP.) "EIP" and "Robot World" were also released on the B.E.I.P. CD EP, along with two Vortura tracks.
Track listing
- "Begin" (3:35)
- "Robot World" (4:19)
- "Morning" (4:03)
- "Be on Time" (5:14)
- "Fascination" (1:48)
- "Ore" (3:33)
- "Get Lost" (6:01)
- "EIP" (3:59)
- "Orbit" (4:03)
- "Make" (3:34)
- "Remain" (4:55)