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Admittedly Incomplete Demos

Tally Hall · 2015

63 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical collection of playful demos, showcasing Tally Hall's eclectic sound and quirky charm through raw, unpolished recordings.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Spring and a Storm — This original demo encapsulates Tally Hall's signature sound with its playful melodies and clever lyrics, serving as a representative piece of their early style.
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    Banana Man — The lounge version of this track exemplifies the band's knack for merging whimsy with catchy tunes, highlighting an unconventional take on pop music.
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    Just a Friend — This cover showcases Tally Hall's ability to reinterpret popular songs with their distinct twist, blending humor and musicality effortlessly.
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    You & Me — Featuring Zubin on lead vocals, this rehearsal version reveals the band’s collaborative spirit and evolving vocal dynamics while retaining their signature playfulness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical experimentation and playfulness
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • short bursts of creativity
  • casual background for light moments
  • acoustic warmth in demos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer polished studio productions
  • seek cohesive album narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, Admittedly Incomplete Demos serves as a compilation of early works for Tally Hall, who had previously garnered attention with their studio album, Good & Evil (2011). This album comes after a period of inactivity following their 2011 release, providing fans with a glimpse into the band's creative process during their formative years. It marks the band's return to releasing music after a hiatus, emphasizing their commitment to sharing their artistic journey.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· OK Go· The Decemberists

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Another Minute (live at the Frieze Basement, December 2002) 3:24
  • 2 Mobile Phone Premonition (live at the Frieze Basement, December 2002) 1:18
  • 3 Welcome to Tally Hall (acoustic demo) 1:49
  • 4 Marvin’s SFX - “Bohemian Rhapsody” (sample) 0:53
  • 5 Banana Man (lounge version) 3:15
  • 6 Blind Pig Introduction (January 2008) 0:12
  • 7 Spring and a Storm (original demo) 3:48
  • 8 Two Wuv (alternate bridges) 0:46
  • 9 The Whole World and You (punk rehearsal) 1:49
  • 10 Just a Friend 4:30
  • 11 “Songy Song” 0:38
  • 12 “Keep Up the Good Work!” Theme 0:49
  • 13 Sea Cucumber (demo) 1:02
  • 14 Tally Hall’s Internet Show Theme 0:15
  • 15 Spiced Rum Commercial (demo) 1:16
  • 16 You & Me (Zubin lead vocal rehearsal) 2:40
  • 17 Cannibal (demo) 3:31
  • 18 Who You Are (demo) 3:32
  • 19 Sacred Beast (demo) 3:10
  • 20 A Lady (demo) 1:08
  • 21 The Trap (demo) 3:02
  • 22 Turn the Lights Off (alternate bridge) 0:43
  • 23 Out in the Twilight (demo) 2:04
  • 24 Fate of the Stars (demo) 5:22
  • 25 Light & Night (demo) 3:02
  • 26 “Love Track” (rehearsal) 0:42
  • 27 Go (demo) 3:08
  • 28 Color Be Gone (demo) 4:40
  • 29 The Minstrel Boy 0:42

What to play next

Good & Evil
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Good & Evil

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