Released 15 years ago this October
Hot Tropics
The Growlers · 2011
24 min · 10 tracks · garage rock
A sun-soaked blend of garage rock and surf-infused melodies that evokes carefree beach days and late-night bonfire vibes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nosebleed Sun — This track showcases the band's ability to balance catchy hooks with a raw, energetic delivery, embodying the carefree spirit of summer.
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Graveyard's Full Start here — The opener sets the tone for the album with its playful lyrics and infectious rhythm, drawing listeners into the unique world of The Growlers.
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What It Is — A standout moment where the band's characteristic humor shines through, paired with an upbeat melody that invites singalongs.
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Underneath Our Palms — This track perfectly encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and longing for simpler times, wrapped in lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic listening sessions
- carefree summer vibes
- playful and fun exploration
- quick bursts of energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their signature sound and established wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Hot Tropics was The Growlers' second studio album, following their debut, Are You in or Out? This album solidified their signature sound, blending surf rock and lo-fi aesthetics, while helping to define their burgeoning identity in the California music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Allah-Las· The Black Angels· Ty Segall
Tracklist
- 1 Graveyard's Full Start here 2:07
- 2 Nosebleed Sun 1:21
- 3 What It Is 2:32
- 4 The Moaning Man From Shanty Town 1:23
- 5 Sea Lion Goth Blues 2:30
- 6 Badlands 2:52
- 7 Let It Be Known 3:19
- 8 Camino Muerto 3:24
- 9 Underneath Our Palms 3:09
- 10 Hula Hula Hideout 1:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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