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Koalamagic

Deerhoof · 2001

31 min · 5 tracks · art rock

A frenetic collage of art rock and experimental sounds that challenges conventional structures with playful abandon.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for active listening
  • playful experimentation with sound
  • short bursts of creativity
  • gradual build towards resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer predictable song structures
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Koalamagic' marked Deerhoof's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The Magic' in 1999. At this stage, the band was solidifying their reputation for avant-garde experimentation while continuing to expand their eclectic soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gore in Rut / The Pickup Bear / Holy Night Fever / Who Nu / Queen of the Lake / God Save the Queen Bee / Queen Orca Wicca Wind 19:26
  • 2 Insist 2:53
  • 3 A-Town Test Site 1:56
  • 4 Come See the Duck 1:42
  • 5 Sophie / Bendinin / T.C. - Tender Care / The Pickup Bear 5:57

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