Key Lime Pie cover

Key Lime Pie

Camper Van Beethoven · 1989

50 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · jangle pop

A quirky blend of alternative rock and jangle pop infused with witty storytelling and eclectic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • quirky storytelling elements
  • mid-length reflective journeys
  • interludes for thoughtful pauses

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Key Lime Pie' is Camper Van Beethoven's third studio album and marks a significant moment following their breakthrough with 'Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart'. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound and expanding its audience after gaining recognition for its playful yet introspective style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Decemberists· Neutral Milk Hotel· R.E.M.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Opening Theme 2:23
  • 2 Jack Ruby 5:27
  • 3 Sweethearts 4:48
  • 4 When I Win the Lottery 3:40
  • 5 (I Was Born in a) Laundromat 3:46
  • 6 Borderline 3:54
  • 7 The Light From a Cake 2:47
  • 8 June 4:28
  • 9 All Her Favorite Fruit 5:16
  • 10 Interlude 1:05
  • 11 Flowers 3:01
  • 12 The Humid Press of Days 2:48
  • 13 Pictures of Matchstick Men 4:11
  • 14 Come On Darkness 3:15

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