Microcastle
Deerhunter · 2008
82 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi textures, creating a dreamlike landscape that is both intimate and expansive.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on August 19, 2008, 'Microcastle' is Deerhunter's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'Cryptograms'. At this point in their career, the band was gaining substantial attention within the indie rock scene, marking a period of artistic maturation as they began to explore more complex song structures and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- alternative rock
Microcastle is an album by Deerhunter, released in 2008. Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi textures, creating a dreamlike landscape that is both intimate and expansive. 'Microcastle' received widespread acclaim upon its release, landing on numerous year-end best album lists and solidifying Deerhunter's reputation as innovators in the alternative rock genre. The album notably peaked at number 119 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial impact alongside critical success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Microcastle sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi textures, creating a dreamlike landscape that is both intimate and expansive. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Microcastle by Deerhunter notable?
'Microcastle' received widespread acclaim upon its release, landing on numerous year-end best album lists and solidifying Deerhunter's reputation as innovators in the alternative rock genre. The album notably peaked at number 119 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial impact alongside critical success. Released on August 19, 2008, 'Microcastle' is Deerhunter's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'Cryptograms'. At this point in their career, the band was gaining substantial attention within the indie rock scene, marking a period of artistic maturation as they began to explore more complex song structures and lyrical themes.
Who is Microcastle for?
Microcastle works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Microcastle?
Microcastle has 25 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cover Me (Slowly) 1:21
- 2 Agoraphobia Standout 3:22
- 3 Never Stops 3:04
- 4 Little Kids Standout 4:22
- 5 Microcastle 3:40
- 6 Calvary Scars 1:37
- 7 Green Jacket 2:09
- 8 Activa 1:49
- 9 Nothing Ever Happened Standout 5:50
- 10 Saved by Old Times 3:50
- 11 Neither of Us, Uncertainly 5:25
- 12 Twilight at Carbon Lake 4:24
Disc 2
- 1 Backspace Century 2:19
- 2 Operation 4:04
- 3 Ghost Outfit 0:33
- 4 Dot Gain 3:19
- 5 Vox Celeste 3:34
- 6 Cicadas 2:26
- 7 Vox Humana 2:32
- 8 VHS Dream 2:33
- 9 Focus Group 2:48
- 10 Slow Swords 3:25
- 11 Weird Era 2:40
- 12 Moon Witch Cartridge 1:31
- 13 Calvary Scars II / Aux. Out 10:12
Release Date
August 19, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
82 min 51 sec
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