Floored Genius

Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and The Teardrop Explodes 1979–91
Compilation album by
Julian Cope
Released1992
GenreIndie rock
Length69:28
LabelIsland
Julian Cope chronology
Peggy Suicide
(1991) 		Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and The Teardrop Explodes 1979–91
(1992) 		Jehovahkill
(1992)

Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and The Teardrop Explodes 1979–91 is a compilation album by Julian Cope, released in 1992, combining Cope's work with The Teardrop Explodes and his early solo work. The album contains key singles and notable album cuts from Cope's higher-profile career.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

In his review of the album, Ned Raggett of AllMusic wrote, "One of the most striking things about Cope is how he at once incorporates any range of '60s and '70s influences, high profile or obscure, and is able to turn them all into his own sound ... and bursting with creative energy", and that Floored Genius was "crucial at showing the heights of his work".[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Julian Cope; except where indicated.

Phase one with The Teardrop Explodes: November 1978 – November 1982
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."Reward"Cope, Alan GillNon-album single, 19812:44
2."Treason" (Hugh Jones single remix)Cope, Gary Dwyer, Mick FinklerKilimanjaro, 19802:57
3."Sleeping Gas"Cope, Gary Dwyer, Mick Finkler, Paul SimpsonKilimanjaro3:47
4."Bouncing Babies"Cope, Gary Dwyer, Mick Finkler, Paul SimpsonKilimanjaro2:31
5."Passionate Friend" Wilder, 19813:31
6."The Great Dominions" Wilder4:28
Phase two: June 1983 – March 1985
No.TitleOriginal releaseLength
7."The Greatness & Perfection of Love" (Single remix)World Shut Your Mouth, 19843:15
8."An Elegant Chaos"World Shut Your Mouth4:04
9."Sunspots" (Edit of album version)Fried, 19843:48
10."Reynard the Fox" (Hugoth Nicolson remix)Fried6:18
Phase three: September 1986 – October 1988
No.TitleOriginal releaseLength
11."World Shut Your Mouth"Saint Julian, 19873:36
12."Trampolene"Saint Julian3:39
13."Spacehopper"Saint Julian3:22
14."Charlotte Anne" (Extended version)My Nation Underground, 19885:09
15."China Doll" (Single edit)My Nation Underground3:31
Phase four: April 1989 – March 1991
No.TitleOriginal releaseLength
16."Out of My Mind on Dope & Speed"Skellington, 19893:27
17."Jellypop Perky Jean"Droolian, 19902:08
18."Beautiful Love"Peggy Suicide, 19913:13
19."East Easy Rider" (Single edit)Peggy Suicide3:37
20."Safesurfer" (Extended LP version)Peggy Suicide8:40

Charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[2] 177
UK Albums Chart[3] 22

References

  1. ^ a b c Raggett, Ned. "Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and the Teardrop Explodes 1979–91". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Julian Copy ARIA chart history". ARIA. Retrieved 21 July 2024 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 120. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.


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