Cherry Kicks cover

Cherry Kicks

Caesars · 2000

40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock · garage rock

A raw mix of garage rock energy with catchy hooks and playful lyrical themes.

Why this album works

'Cherry Kicks' received positive reviews for its upbeat melodies and energetic style, contributing to the band's growing reputation in indie circles. The album's standout track 'Punkrocker' later became a notable anthem, further embedding the group within the garage rock movement that influenced many artists in the years that followed.
Best for
playful energy for gatherings short bursts of excitement dynamic peaks and valleys
Context
Released in 2000, 'Cherry Kicks' was Caesars' third studio album, following their 1999 release 'Makin' Time.' At this point, the band was solidifying their sound within the burgeoning garage rock revival scene that gained momentum in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Lips· The Cranberries· Arctic Monkeys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Right About Time Standout 2:50
  • 2 Subhuman Girl Standout 2:31
  • 3 Crackin’ Up 3:14
  • 4 One Good Night 4:04
  • 5 Spill Your Guts 2:47
  • 6 Since You’ve Been Gone 3:15
  • 7 Oh Yeah? 3:12
  • 8 Punkrocker Standout 6:20
  • 9 Fun & Games 2:23
  • 10 From the Bughouse 2:51
  • 11 Only You 2:33
  • 12 Cherry Kicks 4:00

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