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Unfinished Monkey Business
Rock · 1998 · 13 tracks

Unfinished Monkey Business

Ian Brown

A murky, self-produced debut of street-level psychedelia. Lo-fi beats and deadpan vocals create a defiant, late-night atmosphere born from the ashes of a legendary band.

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It's the ultimate 'I don't need my old band' record, full of heavy bass and beautiful, bitter vibes.

A defiant and murky urban crawl that balances deep-seated resentment with a newfound sense of freedom.

Unfinished Monkey Business · vs · Ian Brown
Lo Fi+2.1σ

The production is built around lo fi than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
Intro Under the Paving Stones: The Beach
1:50
02
My Star
5:14
03
Can't See Me
4:54
04
Ice Cold Cube
6:27
05
Sunshine
3:58
06
Lions
6:53
07
Corpses in Their Mouths
4:09
08
What Happened to Ya Part 1
3:15
09
What Happened to Ya Part 2
5:39
10
Nah Nah
3:55
11
Deep Pile Dreams
3:40
12
Unfinished Monkey Business
3:12
13
Come Again
6:59
Moments Worth Waiting For
The hypnotic, space-age synth whistle that carries the melody of My Star over a shuffling beat.
The heavy, menacing bassline of Can't See Me that feels like a direct challenge to a former friend.
The transition into the extended, psychedelic jam of Come Again that closes the album in a hazy wash.
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