Parallel Play cover

Released 18 years ago this June

Parallel Play

Sloan · 2008

37 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · power pop

A vibrant mix of jangly guitars and infectious melodies capturing the essence of power pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise, engaging listening sessions
  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • infectious melodies and hooks
  • light-hearted background enjoyment

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 10, 2008, 'Parallel Play' is Sloan's seventh studio album, following their 2006 release 'Never Hear the End of It.' At this point in their career, Sloan was firmly established within the Canadian alternative rock scene, continuing to build on their reputation for catchy songwriting and collaborative efforts among band members.
Stylistic neighbors
Big Star· The Posies· Matthew Sweet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Believe in Me 3:17
  • 2 Cheap Champagne 2:46
  • 3 All I Am Is All You're Not 3:03
  • 4 Emergency 911 1:50
  • 5 Burn for It 2:38
  • 6 Witch's Wand 2:50
  • 7 The Dogs 3:54
  • 8 Living the Dream 2:52
  • 9 The Other Side 2:53
  • 10 Down in the Basement 2:58
  • 11 If I Could Change Your Mind 2:07
  • 12 I'm Not a Kid Anymore 2:26
  • 13 Too Many 3:43

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