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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- youthful longing in lyrics
- for afternoon musings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Apples in Stereo· Panda Bear· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything Disappears When You Come Around 2:33
- 2 Baby 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 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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