Oedipus Schmoedipus features collaborations with Pulp's Jarvis Cocker ('Set the Controls for the Heart of the Pelvis'), Nick Cave ('The Sweetest Embrace') and Billy Mackenzie ('Achieved In the Valley of Dolls'). This record explores the 'Oedipus Complex', with Barry describing it as 'a sexual psychoanalytical journey examining mother and son relationships in a somewhat humorous, yet dark way'. Since lending his talents to Magazine and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Barry Adamson has released a series of solo albums ranging in different musical genres. Viewed as the finale of an 'unconscious trilogy' following 'Moss Side Story' and Mercury Prize nominated 'Soul Murder', 'Oedipus Schmoedipus' showcases its composer's embrace of various styles, moving between ambient electronics, cool jazz and elements of hip-hop.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

Length

1.Set the Controls for the Heart of the Pelvis

Barry Adamson

5.4

2.Something Wicked This Way Comes

Barry Adamson

4.33

3.The Vibes Ain't Nothin' But the Vibes

Barry Adamson

4.48

4.It's Business As Usual

Barry Adamson

4.3

5.Miles

Barry Adamson

5.31

6.Dirty Barry

Barry Adamson

7.3

7.In a Moment of Clarity

Barry Adamson

4.14

8.Achieved in the Valley of Dolls

Barry Adamson

4.28

9.Vermillion Kisses

Barry Adamson

3.03

10.The Big Bamboozle

Barry Adamson

3.38

11.State of Contraction

Barry Adamson

1.39

12.The Sweetest Embrace

Barry Adamson

4.5

13.Set the Controls Again

Barry Adamson

1.34

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