Mole City
Quasi · 2013
61 min · 24 tracks · indie rock
A chaotic blend of lo-fi indie rock and sardonic lyrics that captures the absurdity of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Can Stay but You Gotta Go — This track showcases a punchy rhythm paired with clever lyrics that encapsulate the tension of relationships, making it a standout representation of the album's themes.
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Nostalgia Kills — With its infectious melody and reflective lyrics on the dangers of idealizing the past, this song highlights Quasi's knack for blending catchy hooks with deeper commentary.
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Dust of the Sun — This introspective piece features lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics, illustrating Quasi's ability to balance humor with moments of genuine vulnerability.
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New Western Way — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it develops an expansive soundscape that invites listeners into a thoughtful exploration of contemporary themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky melodies for playful moods
- short tracks for quick bursts
- introspective moments in raw sound
- late-night explorations with friends
- whimsical energy throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, high-production values
- seek long-form cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Mole City is Quasi's sixth studio album, following their 2009 record, American Gong. At this point in their career, the duo of Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss was already well-established within the indie rock scene, known for their eclectic sound and sharp wit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleater-Kinney· The Thermals· Pavement
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 * 0:15
- 2 You Can Stay but You Gotta Go 3:33
- 3 See You on Mars 3:08
- 4 Blasted 3:03
- 5 Chrome Duck 1:05
- 6 Chumps of Chance 3:14
- 7 Fat Fanny Land 2:55
- 8 Nostalgia Kills 3:12
- 9 R.I.P. 2:04
- 10 Headshrinker 4:35
- 11 Bedbug Town 3:24
- 12 The Goat 3:29
- 13 Geraldine 4:00
- 14 Loopy 0:33
- 15 Double Deuce 2:07
- 16 Gnot 1:17
- 17 Dust of the Sun 4:26
- 18 Mole City 0:44
- 19 An Ice Cube in the Sun 2:20
- 20 One & Done 0:55
- 21 The Dying Man 3:07
- 22 Clap Trap 0:57
- 23 New Western Way 5:55
- 24 Beyond the Return of the Son of Nowhere 1:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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