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Nixon

Lambchop · 2000

49 min · 10 tracks · alternative country

A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and understated vocals that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual resolution
  • haunting introspection and longing
  • for reflective evenings
  • in-order listening enhances experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2000, Lambchop was building upon their established identity as a pioneering force in alternative country with 'Nixon', their fifth studio album. Following the critically acclaimed 'Is a Woman' (2002), this release showcased their continued evolution in sound, marrying traditional country influences with avant-garde elements. This period marked a deepening of their lyrical complexity and sonic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Will Oldham· Red House Painters· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Old Gold Shoe 6:20
  • 2 Grumpus 4:19
  • 3 You Masculine You 5:59
  • 4 Up With People 5:59
  • 5 Nashville Parent 5:38
  • 6 What Else Could It Be? 3:38
  • 7 The Distance From Her to There 4:20
  • 8 The Book I Haven’t Read 5:44
  • 9 The Petrified Florist 4:52
  • 10 The Butcher Boy 2:52

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