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Morning Better Last!

Dirty Projectors · 2003

53 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi, experimental sounds and whimsical storytelling that defies genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with surprises
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • dynamic flow with varied pacing
  • playful experimentation in sound
  • morning energy and lightness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek straightforward musical structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Dirty Projectors' debut album in 2003, 'Morning Better Last!' marked the beginning of David Longstreth's exploration into avant-garde pop and complex musical structures. At this point in his career, Longstreth was establishing his identity as a unique voice in the indie rock scene, following early projects that hinted at his innovative approach to songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Grizzly Bear· Animal Collective· Tune-Yards

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Softer Shell 4:33
  • 2 My Brother Had a Birthday 1:49
  • 3 The Enterprising Catalyst 2:15
  • 4 Grandfather's Jacket 2:06
  • 5 After Santa Monica Boulevard 1:54
  • 6 Dahlonegabhama 1:44
  • 7 Further On Down the Strip 1:21
  • 8 Katydids Calling 2:10
  • 9 Twenty-Foot Stalks 1:34
  • 10 We Could Cling 2:25
  • 11 The Love-Prayer Book 0:37
  • 12 To Give It Weight 2:34
  • 13 Here Comes the Summer King 2:22
  • 14 Her Freezings and Thawings 3:38
  • 15 Hildegard Vs. Beach Boys 1:33
  • 16 We Two Feared the Storm 2:33
  • 17 How Does My Mind Work? 3:50
  • 18 I Am Going to See It 2:31
  • 19 Fake Folks 2:50
  • 20 The Disordered Sprawl 1:44
  • 21 Like Once-Heated Milk 5:04
  • 22 O! You Hungering Infants 1:21
  • 23 Morning Better Last! 0:59

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