Released 12 years ago this October
Palm Mall
Cat System Corp. · 2014
45 min · 9 tracks · vaporwave
A surreal blend of nostalgic samples and ambient textures that evoke a dreamlike mall experience, layered with vaporwave's signature irony.
Top tracks — play these first
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Palm Mall — The title track serves as a sprawling introduction to the album's themes, immersing listeners in an expansive soundscape that mirrors the concept of a shopping mall while commenting on consumerism.
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Ｉ ｃｏｎｓｕｍｅ, ｔｈｅｒｅｆｏｒｅ Ｉ ａｍ — This track encapsulates the philosophical underpinnings of vaporwave, merging catchy melodies with introspective lyrics that question identity in a consumer-driven society.
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Employees Only — With its haunting ambiance and subtle shifts in tone, this track highlights the often-overlooked labor force behind consumer experiences, adding depth to the album's critique.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ｉ ｃｏｎｓｕｍｅ, ｔｈｅｒｅｆｏｒｅ Ｉ ａｍ
The lyrics shift from abstract notions of consumption to direct assertions about self-identity, challenging societal norms.
This structural pivot forces listeners to confront the paradox of self-definition through materialism, deepening the philosophical inquiry present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Palm Mall 22:23
- 2 Endless 通路 3:27
- 3 Mall of Tomorrow 2:48
- 4 First Floor 2:20
- 5 Congratulatory Message 2:04
- 6 Second Floor 2:04
- 7 Ｉ ｃｏｎｓｕｍｅ, ｔｈｅｒｅｆｏｒｅ Ｉ ａｍ 3:01
- 8 Employees Only 2:36
- 9 Veni, Vidi, Emi 4:57
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