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Fever 121614

Deerhoof · 2015

37 min · 12 tracks · experimental music

A frenetic blend of art rock and experimental noise punctuated by catchy hooks and unpredictable rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Paradise Girls — This track features infectious hooks and a driving beat that exemplify Deerhoof's knack for balancing chaos with catchiness, making it an instant standout.
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    We Do Parties — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song captures the band's whimsical yet incisive take on social gatherings, embodying their signature style.
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    I Did Crimes for You — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, layering complex guitar work over haunting vocals to create an emotionally resonant experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful chaos with sharp melodies
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • inviting sing-along moments
  • for afternoon hangouts

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, immersive tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Fever 121614 is Deerhoof's tenth studio album, released in the wake of their acclaimed 2014 record La Isla Bonita. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for genre-defying music, pushing the boundaries of indie rock with each release. This album continues their exploration of avant-garde soundscapes while maintaining a playful sensibility.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Exit Only 2:51
  • 2 Paradise Girls 3:33
  • 3 Let’s Dance the Jet 2:47
  • 4 Doom 3:18
  • 5 Fresh Born 3:17
  • 6 We Do Parties 3:15
  • 7 Buck and Judy 3:26
  • 8 Dummy Discards a Heart 3:02
  • 9 Twin Killers 2:40
  • 10 I Did Crimes for You 3:34
  • 11 There’s That Grin 3:12
  • 12 Come See the Duck 2:40

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