Oliver Tree – Ugly Is Beautiful – Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl LP

Ugly Is Beautiful contains material from Tree’s past EPs and unreleased material. “Alien Boy,” his most popular release to date, sits halfway through the track list and serves as a sort of centerpiece. And that is apt, because the song showcases almost everything he can do well. He cries “I am an alien among the human beings,” his disconnection from everyday life declared over a lurching beat. It’s a clever take on alienation, but what really makes the song tick is how smoothly Tree overcommits to the act. “I’ll hunt you down like a tyrannosaurus,” he sneers before he details his grotesque physical features. He has an eagle’s beak, ostrich feet, and seven spider eyes. It’s a campy and amusing way to channel this strange take on rebellion –metamorphosis made enjoyable.

Side A

1. Me, Myself & I
2. 1993
3. Cash Machine
4. Let Me Down
5. Miracle Man
6. Bury Me Alive
7. Alien Boy

Side A

1. Joke's On You!
2. Again & Again
3. Waste My Time
4. Jerk
5. Hurt 2:25
6. Introspective
7. I'm Gone

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