Black Candy cover

Black Candy

Beat Happening · 1989

30 min · 10 tracks · indie pop · twee pop

Playful melodies intertwine with lo-fi production, celebrating youth and the whimsical side of indie pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful and whimsical vibes
  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • short, engaging tracks
  • lighthearted background listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1989, 'Black Candy' is Beat Happening's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their unique sound within the burgeoning indie pop scene, characterized by simple instrumentation and earnest lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Jordana· The Cranberries· Zolita

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Other Side 3:35
  • 2 Black Candy 3:00
  • 3 Knick Knack 2:13
  • 4 Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive 4:38
  • 5 Gravedigger Blues 2:26
  • 6 Cast a Shadow 2:31
  • 7 Bonfire 3:12
  • 8 T.V. Girl 2:31
  • 9 Playhouse 2:30
  • 10 Ponytail 3:27

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