Julian Cope LP - World Shut Your Mouth

Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth Originally issued in 1984, 'World Shut Your Mouth' saw the mercurial leader of The Teardrop Explodes establish himself as a fully-fledged solo artist. The closest to his old band of all his solo work ('Metranil Vavin' and 'Pussyface' were both originally intended for the Teardrops), 'World Shut Your Mouth' featured Gary Dwyer on drums, and giving the album its most distinctive sound, Kate St. John on oboe. Beautifully pastoral, it is full of highlights such as 'Strasbourg', 'Kolly Kibber's Birthday' and the wistful, reflective 'Head Hang Low'. The strange, string-led, schizophrenic, 'Sunshine Playroom' was the album's first single, followed up by 'radio hit' 'Greatness and Perfection'. Disc 11. Bandy's First Jump - Julian Cope2. Metranil Vavin - Julian Cope3. Strasbourg - Julian Cope4. Elegant Chaos - Julian Cope5. Quizmaster - Julian Cope6. Kolly Kibber's Birthday - Julian Cope7. Sunshine Playroom - Julian Cope8. Head Hang Low - Julian Cope9. Pussyface - Julian Cope10. Greatness and Perfection - Julian Cope11. Lunatic and Fire-pistol - Julian Cope