A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana
Xiu Xiu · 2007
52 min · 22 tracks · synth-pop · art rock
An experimental tapestry of sound collages that reflect the complexities of emotion and memory.
A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana is an album by Xiu Xiu, released in 2007. An experimental tapestry of sound collages that reflect the complexities of emotion and memory. This album is notable for its unconventional structure and short track lengths, reflecting a significant departure from traditional song formats. It received critical praise for its innovative soundscapes and was influential within the art rock genre, contributing to discussions around avant-garde music during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana sound like?
An experimental tapestry of sound collages that reflect the complexities of emotion and memory. Rooted in synth-pop and art rock.
What makes A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana by Xiu Xiu notable?
This album is notable for its unconventional structure and short track lengths, reflecting a significant departure from traditional song formats. It received critical praise for its innovative soundscapes and was influential within the art rock genre, contributing to discussions around avant-garde music during the late 2000s. Released in 2007, 'A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana' marked Xiu Xiu's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'The Air Force' (2006). By this point in their career, Xiu Xiu had established themselves as key figures in the experimental music scene, known for their avant-garde approach and emotional intensity. This album continued to push boundaries with its unique sound explorations.
How many songs are on A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana?
A Soundtrack for a Polaroid of Two Trees in Indiana has 22 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Doris Improv III 4:18
- 2 Blue Dicks [AZ] 0:19
- 3 Driving Canada 3am Moose on the Loose 3:46
- 4 Lilac [MI] 0:43
- 5 David and the Wolf Standout 1:38
- 6 Beech Drops [FL] 1:40
- 7 B Side Is Silent 4:20
- 8 Fairy Duster [AZ] 0:45
- 9 Bog Rose [NC] 0:13
- 10 Second Wind / Zombie Skin Standout 4:17
- 11 Goldenrod [SC] 1:01
- 12 Salam Hale Shoma / Ferrocaril 0:36
- 13 Folk Song 1:07
- 14 Shepherd’s Purse [KY] 1:44
- 15 Spiderwort [FL] 0:17
- 16 Green Tea at Denny’s 1:28
- 17 Beard Tongue [WA] 1:04
- 18 IMOC 4:12
- 19 The Mentors Go to School 2:28
- 20 Instrumental 3:43
- 21 Bring It All Back Home Standout 11:16
- 22 Cat’s Ear [OR] 1:41
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