Number 1 Hits Explosion
The Apples in Stereo · 2009
52 min · 16 tracks · indie rock · psychedelic pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of jangly guitars and upbeat melodies that evoke nostalgia and joy.
Why this album works
'Number 1 Hits Explosion' stands out for its charting on various independent music lists and its contribution to the resurgence of lo-fi pop aesthetics in the late 2000s. The album was well-received by critics, further solidifying The Apples in Stereo's place in the Elephant 6 Collective legacy.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs nostalgic melodies for sunny days joyful tunes for uplifting moments
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Number 1 Hits Explosion' marked The Apples in Stereo's return after a three-year hiatus following their album 'New Magnetic Wonder'. This compilation features reimagined versions of previous hits alongside new tracks, reflecting the band's ongoing evolution within the indie rock and psychedelic pop genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Energy Standout 3:33
- 2 Go 3:15
- 3 Strawberryfire Standout 4:21
- 4 Tidal Wave (radio remix) Standout 3:25
- 5 Please 2:28
- 6 The Rainbow 2:41
- 7 Seems So 3:20
- 8 Same Old Drag 3:24
- 9 The Bird That You Can't See 3:55
- 10 Shine a Light 3:22
- 11 20 Cases Suggestive of... 2:52
- 12 Ruby 3:07
- 13 Signal in the Sky 2:58
- 14 Can You Feel It 4:11
- 15 Winter Must Be Cold 3:16
- 16 Sun Is Out 2:29
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