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Pacific Dust

The Mother Hips · 2009

48 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A blend of jangly guitars and warm harmonies creates a laid-back, sun-soaked indie rock atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Pacific Dust — The title track embodies the album's essence with its reflective lyrics and expansive instrumentation, encapsulating themes of nostalgia and personal growth.
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    White Falcon Fuzz — Opening with a catchy riff, this track sets the tone for the album's blend of upbeat melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's musical cohesion.
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    Cheer Up Champ — Closing the album on a high note, this extended track features intricate arrangements and harmonies that highlight the band's artistic evolution and emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back afternoon road trips
  • thoughtful melodies for reflection
  • warm vibes for gathering friends
  • easygoing tunes for casual moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek immediate, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, Pacific Dust is The Mother Hips' sixth studio album, following their 2007 release, Kiss the Sky. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing themselves after a hiatus in the early 2000s and exploring a more polished sound while retaining their signature rootsy charm.
Stylistic neighbors
The Band· Wilco· My Morning Jacket

Tracklist

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

  • 1 White Falcon Fuzz 4:18
  • 2 Third Floor Story 4:02
  • 3 Jess OXOX 3:37
  • 4 The Lion and the Bull 3:07
  • 5 One Way Out 3:34
  • 6 All in Favor 4:09
  • 7 Pacific Dust 6:07
  • 8 Young Charles Ives 4:40
  • 9 Are You Free 3:27
  • 10 Bandit Boy 3:29
  • 11 Cheer Up Champ 7:36

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