''Scobberlotchers'' is a 2016 album by Scottish musician
Momus. It was released on 9 September 2016 by
independent record label
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CD and distributed by
Darla Records.
Background
The album was recorded between June and August 2016 in
Osaka
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Japan
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where Momus resided at the time.
Momus has stated that the LP has been his "polemical response to Brexit and Trump."
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Reception
Darla Records founder James Agren praised the album saying "omus
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''s Dave DiMartino ranked ''Scobberlotchers'' third on his list "Best Albums of 2016."
Track listing
References
External links
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2016 albums
Momus (musician) albums
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