Big Electric Cat
Adrian Belew
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She arrives like a limo Smooth and moving On the prowl through the crowd To the beat of the city She glows in the dark Wherever she parks Concrete crumbles and the night rumbles Big electric cat She dances through the street Like the flame of a fire Everybody's hypnotized Everybody perspires Even little children cry Grown men shout The dogs bark The lights go out Big electric cat
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Written by: ADRIAN BELEW
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Big Electric Cat" is a track by Adrian Belew, an American musician, singer, and songwriter.
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AlbumIt's included in Belew's debut solo studio album, "Lone Rhino", which was released in 1982.
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Musical GenreThe song is a blend of New Wave, post-punk, and experimental rock, which show Belew's multidimensional musicianship.
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Musical InstrumentOne of the intriguing elements of "Big Electric Cat" is Belew's innovative skill in using the guitar to create unique, almost animalistic sound effects.
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Song Playing TechniqueMuch like a painting, "Big Electric Cat" was created through layering various guitar sounds rather than played in a traditional manner.
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InfluenceThe song showcases Belew's musical influences, with distinct traces of his past collaborations with prominent musicians like Frank Zappa and David Bowie.
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DurationThe album version of the song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 54 seconds.
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LyricsThe song has rather unique and abstract lyrics involving a fantastical and chaotic cityscape filled with imaginary, electronic creatures.
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Digital RemasterThe song was digitally remastered for the 2001 album re-release, resulting in an enhanced sound quality.
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LegacyToday, "Big Electric Cat" is regarded as a benchmark of Belew's innovative songwriting and technique, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the rock and experimental music scenes.
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ReceptionThough the track was not a chart-topper, it was well-received within the niche of progressive rock and post-punk genre, reflecting Belew's distinct style and creativity.
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Live Performances"Big Electric Cat" was often included in Belew's live performance sets, and its animal-like sound charm continued to hypnotize the audience.
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Album ArtThe album cover for "Lone Rhino", where "Big Electric Cat" is featured, has Adrian Belew's painting with an African theme to it. This shows another artistic side of Belew besides his music.
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