Cuckooland is the eighth studio album by jazz rock artist Robert Wyatt. It was released in 2003 on Hannibal Records. The artwork is by Alfreda Benge. The Wire named Cuckooland the record of the year in its annual critics' poll.[6]
Cuckooland | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 2003 | |||
Genre | Rock, jazz | |||
Length | 62:34 | |||
Label | Hannibal, Rykodisc | |||
Producer | Robert Wyatt, Jamie Johnson | |||
Robert Wyatt chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
BBC | (not rated) [1] |
All About Jazz | (not rated)[2] |
MusicTap | (not rated)[3] |
Allmusic | [4] |
Pitchfork Media | 7.6/10 [5] |
All tracks composed by Robert Wyatt; except where indicated
"Just a Bit" is dedicated to Richard Dawkins.
"Old Europe" is about Juliette Gréco and Miles Davis.
"Lullaby for Hamza" is followed by 30 seconds of silence, to provide in Wyatt's words, "A suitable place for those with tired ears to pause and resume listening later".