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Before Today

Ariel Pink · 2010

44 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi pop and experimental textures, inviting listeners into a dreamy, nostalgic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy nostalgia with playful quirks
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for afternoon daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear structures
  • seek high-energy, constant intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Before Today' marked Ariel Pink's transition from underground cult status to a more widely recognized artist. This album followed his previous work, 'Worn Copy,' and showcased a more polished production style while maintaining the idiosyncratic charm that defined his earlier music.
Stylistic neighbors
Panda Bear· Tame Impala· MGMT

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hot Body Rub 2:26
  • 2 Bright Lit Blue Skies 2:24
  • 3 L'estat (Acc. to the Widow's Maid) 4:26
  • 4 Fright Night (Nevermore) 3:35
  • 5 Round and Round 5:08
  • 6 Beverly Kills 3:56
  • 7 Butt House Blondies 3:27
  • 8 Little Wig 5:46
  • 9 Can't Hear My Eyes 3:19
  • 10 Reminiscences 2:33
  • 11 Menopause Man 4:00
  • 12 Revolution's a Lie 3:40

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