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Musik for a Play

Adam Green · 2010

21 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A whimsical blend of lo-fi indie folk infused with playful narratives and eclectic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Gallop — The track opens the album with a catchy melody and playful lyrics that set the whimsical tone for the entire project.
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    Ron Asheton — This tribute to the late Stooges guitarist encapsulates Green's ability to blend personal sentiment with catchy pop influences.
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    Sailor Shirts — With its short duration and infectious rhythm, this track exemplifies the album's quirky style and highlights Green's knack for storytelling through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical narratives for lighthearted moments
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • quirky tunes for casual listening
  • easy background music for socializing

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek serious or heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, Musik for a Play marked Adam Green's return to solo work following his time with The Moldy Peaches. This album came after his commercial peak with the critically acclaimed album, Minor Love, and showcases a more experimental approach as he explores narrative-driven compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Devendra Banhart· Sufjan Stevens· Beirut

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gallop 2:23
  • 2 Sailor Shirts 1:42
  • 3 Big Lips 1:33
  • 4 Lazy Dog 1:47
  • 5 Twins 0:57
  • 6 Ellington 1:28
  • 7 Lasers 1:35
  • 8 Sticky Ricki (remix) 1:51
  • 9 Ron Asheton 2:37
  • 10 Sailor Shorts (demo) 2:06
  • 11 Big Lips (demo) 1:33
  • 12 Gallop (demo) 2:03

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