The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman

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The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman
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Released1995
RecordedEarthbeat Studios, London, 1995
Genre Electronic
Experimental
Ambient
Length23:54
Label Virgin Records
Producer FSOL
Future Sound of London chronology
Expander
(1994)
The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman
(1995)
My Kingdom
(1996)
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The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman is an EP which was released by Future Sound of London in 1995 to promote the album ISDN . Unlike the band's other EPs, there are no variations on a theme here, simply album versions of the tracks segued together in a new way. The only exception is Snake Hips, which appears in an extended version sometimes referred to as "Snake Hips (Parts 1 & 2)". [2] [3]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman" – 4:41
  2. "Snake Hips" – 8:33
  3. "Smokin' Japanese Babe" – 5:42
  4. "Amoeba" – 5:00

Chart Position

YearChartPosition
1995 UK Singles Chart #22

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. "Secondthought.co.uk".
  3. Future Sound Of London, The - Far-Out Son Of Lung And The Ramblings Of A Madman