Apartment Life cover

Apartment Life

Ivy · 1997

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines dreamy pop sensibilities with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • dreamy melodies for introspection
  • for casual afternoon listening
  • uplifting tunes for daily motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 6, 1997, 'Apartment Life' marked Ivy's sophomore effort following their debut album 'Realistic' in 1995. At this point, the band had begun to establish a distinct sound characterized by a blend of alternative rock and pop influences, solidifying their place in the late '90s music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Lush· Cocteau Twins· The Sundays

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Best Thing 3:42
  • 2 I've Got a Feeling 3:23
  • 3 This Is the Day 3:33
  • 4 Never Do That Again 3:36
  • 5 I Get the Message 3:14
  • 6 Baker 4:03
  • 7 You Don't Know Anything 3:44
  • 8 Ba Ba Ba 3:21
  • 9 Get Out of the City 3:09
  • 10 These Are the Things About You 3:01
  • 11 Quick, Painless and Easy 4:12
  • 12 Back in Our Town 4:39

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