Hair
Ty Segall · 2012
28 min · 8 tracks · rock music
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi garage rock and whimsical psychedelia, bursting with raw energy and playful experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time Start here — Opening with a catchy riff and energetic vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's playful yet gritty vibe. Its infectious chorus embodies the carefree spirit of the collaboration.
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Easy Ryder — This track showcases a more laid-back groove while maintaining an experimental edge, blending elements of folk and rock. Its lyrical themes evoke a sense of freedom and wanderlust central to the album's ethos.
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(I Can’t) Get Around You — With its punchy rhythm and relatable lyrics about romantic frustration, this song highlights the album's knack for merging catchy melodies with introspective storytelling. It's a standout example of how the collaboration balances humor and sincerity.
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Crybaby — At just under two minutes, this brief but impactful track packs an emotional punch. Its raw delivery reflects the nostalgic influences that permeate much of the album's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic experimentation but lacks some cohesion in its rapid transitions.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes and shifts in instrumentation, often transitioning from lo-fi garage rock to more psychedelic elements within the same track.
- The use of layered vocals and harmonies creates a dense soundscape that often obscures individual melodies, demanding focused listening to appreciate the nuances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic bursts of sound
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- for spontaneous listening
- kaleidoscopic sonic experimentation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long, immersive albums
- prefer polished, mainstream production
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a playful departure with collaborative sound blending.
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, Hair is a collaborative project between Ty Segall and White Fence, representing a significant moment in Segall's prolific output. At this time, he was already established in the garage rock scene, following his breakthrough album, Goodbye Bread, which had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in modern rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· Fuzz· Mac DeMarco
Tracklist
- 1 Time Start here 4:11
- 2 I Am Not a Game 4:04
- 3 Easy Ryder 2:23
- 4 The Black Glove / Rag 5:04
- 5 Crybaby 1:58
- 6 (I Can’t) Get Around You 2:50
- 7 Scissor People 3:03
- 8 Tongues 4:57
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