Crashing Through
Beat Happening · 2002
234 min · 83 tracks · indie pop
A whimsical blend of lo-fi melodies and playful lyrics that encapsulate the essence of indie pop's innocence and charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love You — This track exemplifies the band's playful approach to romantic themes with simple yet effective lyrics and a catchy melody that captures the spirit of youthful affection.
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What’s Important — A brief but impactful song that distills the essence of the album into a reflection on priorities in life, characterized by its jangly guitar riffs and endearing vocals.
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Run Down the Stairs — This song features an infectious energy and clever lyricism that encapsulates Beat Happening's ability to combine fun with introspective moments, making it memorable in their catalog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful whimsy for carefree moments
- short bursts of joyful energy
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- spontaneous sing-alongs with friends
- quirky charm for afternoon fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured, long compositions
- seek polished, high-fidelity sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Crashing Through represents Beat Happening's return after a long hiatus since their last studio album, You Turn Me On, in 1992. This album showcases the band's distinct lo-fi aesthetic while retaining their signature youthful exuberance, marking a rejuvenation of their sound for a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Vaselines· Tullycraft· Belle and Sebastian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Our Secret 2:51
- 2 What’s Important 2:03
- 3 Down at the Sea 1:25
- 4 I Love You 2:03
- 5 Fourteen 1:51
- 6 Run Down the Stairs 2:13
- 7 Bad Seeds (live) 2:04
- 8 In My Memory 2:04
- 9 Honey Pot 1:06
- 10 The Fall 1:46
- 11 Youth 1:57
- 12 Don’t Mix the Colors 3:01
- 13 Foggy Eyes 2:46
- 14 Bad Seeds 1:50
- 15 I Let Him Get to Me 1:34
- 16 I Spy 1:51
- 17 Run Down the Stairs 1:55
- 18 Christmas 1:25
- 19 Fourteen 1:44
- 20 Let’s Kiss 2:46
- 21 1, 2, 3 1:46
- 22 In Love With You Thing 1:12
- 23 Look Around 2:45
- 24 Bonus Track 1 0:11
Disc 2
- 1 Bewitched 3:06
- 2 In Between 2:22
- 3 Indian Summer 3:05
- 4 Hangman 2:32
- 5 Jamboree 1:03
- 6 Ask Me 0:59
- 7 Crashing Through 1:16
- 8 Cat Walk 1:59
- 9 Drive Car Girl 2:00
- 10 Midnight a Go-Go 2:18
- 11 The This Many Boyfriends Club 3:18
Disc 3
- 1 Other Side 3:35
- 2 Black Candy 3:00
- 3 Knick Knack 2:14
- 4 Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive 4:39
- 5 Gravedigger Blues 2:26
- 6 Cast a Shadow 2:32
- 7 Bonfire 3:13
- 8 T.V. Girl 2:32
- 9 Playhouse 2:30
- 10 Ponytail 3:27
Disc 4
- 1 Me Untamed 3:47
- 2 Left Behind 2:54
- 3 Hot Chocolate Boy 2:21
- 4 I’ve Lost You 2:48
- 5 Cry for a Shadow 2:28
- 6 Collide 3:30
- 7 Nancy Sin 2:40
- 8 Fortune Cookie Prize 3:46
- 9 Revolution Come and Gone 4:17
- 10 Red Head Walking 2:07
Disc 5
- 1 Tiger Trap 6:53
- 2 Noise 3:32
- 3 Pinebox Derby 3:08
- 4 Teenage Caveman 4:36
- 5 Sleepy Head 4:08
- 6 You Turn Me On 4:10
- 7 Godsend 9:28
- 8 Hey Day 3:26
- 9 Bury the Hammer 6:04
Disc 6
- 1 Angel Gone 3:12
- 2 Nancy Sin 2:33
- 3 Sea Hunt 5:02
- 4 Look Around 2:58
- 5 Not a Care in the World 3:45
- 6 Dreamy 3:39
- 7 That Girl 1:57
- 8 Secret Picnic Spot 3:12
- 9 Zombie Limbo Time 4:04
- 10 Foggy Eyes 2:50
- 11 Knock on Any Door 3:28
- 12 Sea Babies 2:42
- 13 Tales of a Brave Aphrodite 2:57
- 14 Polly Pereguinn 4:26
- 15 I Dig You 1:59
Disc 7
- 1 I Love You 3:22
- 2 Cast a Shadow 2:51
- 3 [untitled] 0:37
- 4 Bad Seeds 2:07
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