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Pom Pom

Ariel Pink · 2014

67 min · 17 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi pop, nostalgic melodies, and surreal lyrics that defy categorization.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound exploration
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • nostalgic melodies for daydreaming
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike abstract lyrical content
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2014, 'Pom Pom' was Ariel Pink's first album after signing with 4AD, marking a significant shift towards a more polished production style. This release followed his critically acclaimed album 'Before Today' (2010) and positioned him as a central figure in the indie rock scene, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Panda Bear· Tame Impala· MGMT

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Plastic Raincoats in the Pig Parade 3:29
  • 2 White Freckles 2:47
  • 3 4 Shadows 3:39
  • 4 Lipstick 3:20
  • 5 Not Enough Violence 6:04
  • 6 Put Your Number in My Phone 2:53
  • 7 One Summer Night 3:56
  • 8 Nude Beach a Go-Go 2:19
  • 9 Goth Bomb 2:42
  • 10 Dinosaur Carebears 5:24
  • 11 Negativ-Ed 3:17
  • 12 Sexual Athletics 4:03
  • 13 Jell-O 2:02
  • 14 Black Ballerina 5:51
  • 15 Picture Me Gone 5:39
  • 16 Exile on Frog Street 4:47
  • 17 Dayzed Inn Daydreams 4:52

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