Despite the desolate and somber nature of the subject matter of its songs 'Old Rottenhat' has a steely sparkle at its heart. Played almost entirely by Wyatt himself, the record captures the sound of an artist in self-imposed exile brimming with melodic purpose. Often setting his voice with echo against languorous synth drones, the record confirms Wyatt has a DNA that can't help but achieve a sense of depth, grace and beauty.
Track Listing:
1. Alliance - Robert Wyatt (4.26)
2. US of Amnesia - Robert Wyatt (5.52)
3. East Timor - Robert Wyatt (2.55)
4. Speechless - Robert Wyatt (3.39)
5. The Age of Self - Robert Wyatt (2.53)
6. Vandalusia - Robert Wyatt (2.47)
7. The British Road - Robert Wyatt (6.25)
8. Mass Medium - Robert Wyatt (4.46)
9. Gharbzadegi - Robert Wyatt (7.56)
10. P.L.A. - Robert Wyatt (2.31)
Year of Production: 1985
