Expo 86 cover

Expo 86

Wolf Parade · 2010

55 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A lush tapestry of intertwining melodies and introspective lyrics that capture a sense of longing and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective and reflective moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
When Wolf Parade released Expo 86 in January 2010, they were on the heels of their critically acclaimed debut, Apologies to the Queen Mary. This album marked their return after a brief hiatus and showcased a more mature sound, solidifying their place in indie rock after establishing themselves as key players in the early 2000s Canadian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cloud Shadow on the Mountain 4:21
  • 2 Palm Road 4:41
  • 3 What Did My Lover Say? (It Always Had to Go This Way) 5:42
  • 4 Little Golden Age 5:00
  • 5 In the Direction of the Moon 5:46
  • 6 Ghost Pressure 5:16
  • 7 Pobody's Nerfect 5:49
  • 8 Two Men in New Tuxedos 3:09
  • 9 Oh You, Old Thing 5:46
  • 10 Yulia 3:46
  • 11 Cave-o-Sapien 6:18

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