What makes City of Subarus by Tullycraft notable?

The album is notable for its critical acclaim within the indie pop community, receiving positive reviews from influential publications like Pitchfork. Its infectious melodies and clever lyricism helped cement Tullycraft's reputation as key players in the burgeoning lo-fi pop movement of the late '90s. City of Subarus is Tullycraft's second album, following their debut, 1997's Old Traditions, New Standards. By this time, the band had solidified their sound and garnered a dedicated following within the indie pop scene, marking their transition to a more polished production while retaining their quirky charm.

How many songs are on City of Subarus?

City of Subarus has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

City of Subarus

Tullycraft · 1998

33 min · 10 tracks · indie pop

Jangly guitars and upbeat melodies weave through whimsical narratives, reflecting the playful spirit of late '90s indie pop.

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8 Great Ways — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, encapsulating the band's signature style and energy.
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Crush This Town — A standout for its anthemic chorus and relatable themes of longing and escapism, it showcases Tullycraft's knack for crafting earworms.
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Vacation in Christine, ND — The closing track balances nostalgia and humor, featuring vivid storytelling that highlights the band's lyrical creativity and melodic strength.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases catchy melodies and whimsical narratives typical of late '90s indie pop, though it lacks some depth on return listens.

What we noticed

The album opens with a bright, jangly guitar riff that sets an upbeat tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 8 Great Ways 1:57
2 Belinda 3:38
3 Ticket Tonight 2:36
4 Crush This Town 3:30
5 Godspeed 2:24
6 Miss Douglas County 4:15
7 Actives & Pledges 2:47
8 The Lives of Cleopatra 4:14
9 Bee Sting Stings 3:22
10 Vacation in Christine, ND 4:33

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The Singles

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Old Traditions, New Standards

1996

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