Instant Wigwam and Igloo Mixture
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Instant Wigwam And Igloo Mixture is the debut album by the band Go Kart Mozart
. It was released in 1999 on West Midlands Records, a subsidiary
of Cherry Red
. It was former Felt
and Denim
frontman Lawrence's
first album under the alias Go Kart Mozart.
Go Kart Mozart
Go Kart Mozart is a band founded by Lawrence, originally of the bands Felt and Denim. The sound of the band is similar to Denim, although with an emphasis on synthesizers rather than guitars. The songs are short in nature, most never going over three minutes. The lyrics are often funny and satirical...
. It was released in 1999 on West Midlands Records, a subsidiary
Subsidiary
A subsidiary company, subsidiary, or daughter company is a company that is completely or partly owned and wholly controlled by another company that owns more than half of the subsidiary's stock. The subsidiary can be a company, corporation, or limited liability company. In some cases it is a...
of Cherry Red
Cherry Red
Cherry Red is a London-based independent record label formed in 1978.-History:Cherry Red grew from the rock promotion company founded in 1971 to promote rock concerts at the Malvern Winter Gardens...
. It was former Felt
Felt (band)
Felt were a 1980s British alternative rock band led by Lawrence, whose surname was never listed in any credits or press; the band's name was inspired by Tom Verlaine's emphasis of the word "felt" in the Television song "Venus"...
and Denim
Denim (band)
Denim is an American band based in Austin, Texas formed in 1970. 1980 saw some members of Denim join in a different project, "The Austin All-Stars". The All-Stars were a premiere party band in Austin, playing at the Steamboat on 6th street regularly...
frontman Lawrence's
Lawrence Hayward
Lawrence Hayward , known simply as Lawrence, his surname never used in credits or press, is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of British indie band Felt.-Felt:...
first album under the alias Go Kart Mozart.
Track listing
- All songs written by LawrenceLawrence HaywardLawrence Hayward , known simply as Lawrence, his surname never used in credits or press, is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of British indie band Felt.-Felt:...
- "Mandrax for Minx Cats"
- "We're Selfish and Lazy and Greedy"
- "Here Is a Song"
- "Sailor Boy"
- "City Synthesis"
- "Drinkin' Um Bongo"
- "Mrs Back-To-Front and the Bull Ring Thing"
- "Hip Op"
- "Plead With the Man"
- "Wendy James"
- "Plug-In City"
- "Depleted Soul"
- "She Tore It Up and Walked Away"
- "Today"
- "Wear Your Foghat With Pride"
- "Fluff on the Mallow"