He later formed Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians, achieving college rock success in the US with hits like Balloon Man and So You Think You're in Love.
The New Album and Beyond
The Confuser finds Hitchcock exploring new territory, with Nashville musicians providing a walking bass and cowbell groove on My Dead Astronaut and a white funk workout on Building from the Ruins.
The album is a comfortable addition to his catalog, yet still shows his willingness to disrupt.
Hitchcock has often been described as elusive, both in his music and his public persona.
He once considered building a robot to front his band so he could remain hidden.
"I became the robot because I didn't have the technical abilities to make one," he said.
At 73, Hitchcock remains unresolved, a quality that makes his work enduring.
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The Confuser is set for release on 24 July via Tiny Ghost records, with a UK and European tour beginning in September.
