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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • nostalgic melodies for sunny days
  • joyful tunes for uplifting moments
  • background energy for casual hangouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective tracks
  • prefer complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Energy 3:33
  • 2 Go 3:15
  • 3 Strawberryfire 4:21
  • 4 Tidal Wave (radio remix) 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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