Chinese Fountain
The Growlers · 2014
38 min · 11 tracks · garage rock
Psychedelic melodies intertwine with gritty garage rock, creating a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape.
Why this album works
'Chinese Fountain' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. It played a significant role in the revival of interest in lo-fi and psychedelic sounds within the indie music scene during the mid-2010s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels atmospheric background focus long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on September 23, 2014, 'Chinese Fountain' marked The Growlers' fourth studio album and their first with Beach Goth label. This album followed their previous release, 'Hung at Heart,' and showcased a shift towards a more experimental sound, incorporating electronic elements alongside their signature garage rock style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Green Day· Moby· Linkin Park· Nine Inch Nails· Ariana Grande· Beck· Sonic Youth
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- City Club — Continues the atmospheric sound with a more polished, upbeat vibe.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Toe 2:31
- 2 Black Memories 2:51
- 3 Chinese Fountain Standout 4:05
- 4 Dull Boy 3:23
- 5 Good Advice Standout 3:24
- 6 Going Gets Tough 3:28
- 7 Magnificent Sadness Standout 3:34
- 8 Love Test 4:09
- 9 Not the Man 3:28
- 10 Rare Hearts 4:44
- 11 Purgatory Drive 3:08
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