Creative Playthings
Brad Laner · 2004
42 min · 18 tracks · shoegaze
A whimsical blend of lo-fi textures and surreal lyrical imagery that captures the essence of early 2000s experimental shoegaze.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stand Close, Don't Flatter Yourself — Opening the album with a punchy rhythm and playful lyrics, this track sets a quirky tone that defines the entire project.
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Cancer and My Name is Larry — This track stands out for its juxtaposition of dark themes with light-hearted delivery, showcasing Laner's unique lyrical style.
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The Purveyor of Delusion — With its intricate layering and melodic hooks, this song exemplifies Laner's ability to merge complexity with accessibility, marking a highlight on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stand Close, Don't Flatter Yourself 2:22
- 2 A Rainbow of Traction 2:21
- 3 The Crab Eating Fox 2:03
- 4 Early Teeth 2:10
- 5 Theme from the Mushroom Shaped Tongue 2:21
- 6 Is There Another Door to Door? 2:34
- 7 Cancer and My Name is Larry 2:00
- 8 Crates of Dead Orange Markers 1:29
- 9 Last Anus for 17 Miles 2:21
- 10 Jarhead 2:31
- 11 Vernal Blue Extract 2:53
- 12 Recalcitrant Remote Comptroller 2:10
- 13 Eighteen Hard Feelings 2:36
- 14 She'll Be in Foal Again 2:01
- 15 Murexes and Sacoglossans 2:06
- 16 The Purveyor of Delusion 2:17
- 17 Other Numbers Besides Locomotion 2:17
- 18 Little Chachalaca 3:39
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