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Boo! Human

Joan of Arc · 2008

43 min · 14 tracks · indie rock

An eclectic mix of experimental indie rock, layered with abstract lyrics and unconventional song structures that challenge typical forms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Just Pack or Unpack — This track exemplifies the album's playful yet introspective lyricism, juxtaposing mundane tasks with existential reflections that resonate throughout the project.
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    9/11 2 — A brief yet impactful piece that uses stark imagery to comment on societal trauma, encapsulating the album's exploration of modern life’s complexities.
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    Laughter Reflected Back — This track captures the whimsical nature of the album while simultaneously reflecting deeper themes of perception and reality through clever wordplay.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky explorations of everyday life
  • short bursts of playful absurdity
  • moments of introspective humor
  • unconventional song structures surprise
  • engaging in spontaneous listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer traditional song formats
  • seek immediate emotional payoff

Where this album fits

Career context
Boo! Human is Joan of Arc's sixth studio album, released in 2008 following the band's artistic evolution post-2006's Eventually, which saw a shift towards more abstract and fragmented compositions. At this point in their career, Joan of Arc was solidifying their reputation for pushing the boundaries of indie rock while exploring themes of identity and existence.
Stylistic neighbors
The Sea and Cake· Tortoise· Battles

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shown and Told 3:22
  • 2 Laughter Reflected Back 2:44
  • 3 Just Pack or Unpack 5:09
  • 4 9/11 2 1:19
  • 5 A Tell-Tale Penis 3:50
  • 6 Everywhere I Go Everyone I Know Laughs and Says I Told You So 1:23
  • 7 Vine on a Wire 4:57
  • 8 Insects Don't Eat Bananas 1:50
  • 9 Lying and Cheating and Chasing You Around 0:25
  • 10 If There Was a Time #1 3:29
  • 11 The Surrender #1 3:14
  • 12 If There Was a Time #2 3:57
  • 13 The Surrender #2 4:50
  • 14 So-And-So 3:12

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