Cherry Peel
of Montreal · 1997
35 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A whimsical blend of lo-fi melodies and introspective lyrics that capture youthful longing and surrealism.
Why this album works
'Cherry Peel' garnered attention for its lo-fi production aesthetic and playful lyrical content, marking a significant entry into the indie pop landscape of the late '90s. The album helped carve out a niche for of Montreal within the Athens, Georgia music scene and has since influenced numerous indie artists who followed.
- Best for
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming steady pacing for relaxed listening youthful longing in lyrics
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Cherry Peel' is of Montreal's debut album, emerging from the burgeoning indie rock scene. At this time, frontman Kevin Barnes was still establishing his unique sound, experimenting with a blend of pop sensibilities and eclectic instrumentation that would define their future work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything Disappears When You Come Around Standout 2:33
- 2 Baby Standout 2:31
- 3 I Can't Stop Your Memory 3:25
- 4 When You're Loved Like You Are 2:33
- 5 Don't Ask Me to Explain 2:46
- 6 In Dreams I Dance With You 2:05
- 7 Sleeping in the Beetle Bug 2:18
- 8 Tim I Wish You Were Born a Girl Standout 1:46
- 9 Montreal 2:30
- 10 This Feeling (Derek's Theme) 2:42
- 11 I Was Watching Your Eyes 1:51
- 12 Springtime Is the Season 2:13
- 13 At Night Trees Aren't Sleeping 1:49
- 14 You've Got a Gift 4:50
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