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Offend Maggie

Deerhoof · 2008

43 min · 14 tracks · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde noise and catchy pop melodies that defies genre conventions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic blend of sounds
  • dynamic exploration of ideas
  • playful twists and turns
  • short bursts of energy
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Offend Maggie' was released in 2008, Deerhoof was already a prominent name in experimental music, following their breakthrough album 'The Runners Four' from 2005. This fifth studio album showcased their continued evolution, as they further embraced unconventional song structures and eclectic influences while maintaining their signature playful energy.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Tears and Music of Love 3:58
  • 2 Chandelier Searchlight 3:31
  • 3 Buck and Judy 3:25
  • 4 Snoopy Waves 2:05
  • 5 Offend Maggie 2:02
  • 6 Basket Ball Get Your Groove Back 2:36
  • 7 Don’t Get Born 0:49
  • 8 My Purple Past 3:49
  • 9 Family of Others 2:47
  • 10 Fresh Born 3:35
  • 11 Eaguru Guru 4:00
  • 12 This Is God Speaking 1:15
  • 13 Numina O 3:40
  • 14 Jagged Fruit 5:49

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