Chase the Kangaroo
The Choir · 1988
65 min · 15 tracks
Ethereal melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that balances lightness and depth.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Children of Time — This track showcases an expansive arrangement that highlights both the band's melodic strengths and thoughtful lyricism about hope and perseverance.
-
→
Chase the Kangaroo — The title track encapsulates the album's playful yet poignant exploration of life's journey, blending whimsical imagery with deeper existential themes.
-
→
Sad Face — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song conveys a sense of vulnerability that resonates throughout the album's narrative arc.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for reflection
- gentle pacing for introspection
- evocative themes of longing
- ideal for evening unwinding
- layered harmonies to get lost
Maybe skip if you
- need for upbeat tempos
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Chase the Kangaroo was The Choir's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Wide Awake. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the alternative rock scene and experimenting further with layered sounds and introspective themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Consider 4:07
- 2 Children of Time 5:09
- 3 Clouds 7:00
- 4 Sad Face 7:14
- 5 Cain 5:18
- 6 The Rifleman 3:43
- 7 Look Out (For Your Own) 3:28
- 8 Everybody in the Band 1:35
- 9 So Far Away 5:06
- 10 Chase the Kangaroo 4:09
- 11 Fade Into You 3:58
- 12 15 Doors 3:05
- 13 More Than Words 2:36
- 14 Tears Don't Fall 4:02
- 15 All Night Long 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.