Chicago Tribune
March 23, 1989
Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians
Queen Elvis (A&M) ***½
by David Silverman
A cult favorite for a decade, Hitchcock's second major-label album further enhances his wonderfully weird reputation as the second coming of Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett. Longtime admirers will surely love the Gothic-ally surreal "Madonna of the Wasps" and "The Devil's Coachman", his wistful meditation on the "Veins of the Queen", and the bitterly sardonic lover's rant "Freeze". But even those who find Hitchcock's lyrics too demented will enjoy his rock-solid musicianship. He gets telepathic support from his veteran sidemen, drummer Morris Windsor and bassist Andy Metcalfe; and from one of his adoring fans, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck.
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