Yugoslavia
Released: Sep 28, 1999
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Released: Sep 28, 1999
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Let's clear up a possible confusion right up front. From its cover, you might think Tonio K.'s Yugoslavia was a collection of traditional ethnic music. After all, the photograph ("courtesy of the...
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Rodent Weekend 1976-1996 - GADFLY
Released: Aug 25, 1998
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Released: Aug 25, 1998
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This is an uneven rarities/retrospective package from one of pop music's most underrated writers and misunderstood characters -- uneven because that's the reality of Tonio K's professional career....
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Olé
Released: Sep 23, 1997
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Released: Sep 23, 1997
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Tonio K's fifth full-length album was originally slated to be released in 1990 on the heels of Notes From the Lost Civilization, thus completing his trio of comeback recordings. Due to the inherent...
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Rodent Weekend - BMG
Released: 1998
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Released: 1998
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BMG's Rodent Weekend is an uneven rarities/retrospective package from one of pop music's most underrated writers and misunderstood characters -- uneven because that's the reality of Tonio K.'s...
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Amerika
Released: 1980
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Released: 1980
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Happy nihilist Tonio K. returns after his critically acclaimed Life in the Foodchain with a stronger, even more sardonic record, Amerika. With tight riffs and intelligent lyrics, Tonio K. rocks...
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Life in the Foodchain
Released: 1978
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Released: 1978
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One of the best things about the late-'70s punk rock explosion is that it changed the rules for pop musicians across the board, and while Tonio K. wasn't a for-real punk rocker (or even really new...
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La Bomba
Released: 1982
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Released: 1982
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This is the first post-conversion record for Tonio K. after his nihilistic tour de force on Amerika. It's pretty good as far as EPs go. He still keeps his acerbic wit in place -- songs like...
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Romeo Unchained
Released: 1986
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Released: 1986
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Heralded by many as Tonio K.'s greatest release, this record does not age well, being rich in many trendy 1980s gimmicks (electric drums and glossy synthesizer work). It is also the least...
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Notes From the Lost Civilization
Released: 1988
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Released: 1988
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The sparsely orchestrated "Children's Crusade" sets the tone of the record: short, simple lyrics and lots of musical space. Though not so clever and sardonic as some of his earlier work, this is an...
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