What makes Purple on Time by U.S. Maple notable?

Purple on Time received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to songwriting and sound, with notable praise from publications like The Wire and Pitchfork. The album is often cited within discussions of early 2000s avant-garde rock movements, influencing subsequent acts exploring disjointed musical forms. Released in 2003, Purple on Time is U.S. Maple's fourth album, following their previous release, 1999's Acre Thrills. At this point in their career, the band was deep into their experimental phase, continuing to push the boundaries of noise rock and unconventional song structures.

How many songs are on Purple on Time?

Purple on Time has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Purple on Time

U.S. Maple · 2003

40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A dissonant blend of jagged guitar riffs and unpredictable rhythms creates an avant-garde sound that defies traditional indie rock structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Lil' Shocker — This track opens the album with a chaotic energy that sets the tone for the entire record, showcasing the band's signature blend of noise and melody.
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Touch Me Judge — The song features a compelling rhythmic complexity and unexpected shifts that exemplify U.S. Maple's ability to merge dissonance with hooks.
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Lay Lady Lay — A cover that transforms Bob Dylan's original into a fragmented interpretation, illustrating the band's unique lens through which they reinterpret classic songs.

Tracklist

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

1 My Lil' Shocker 5:07
2 Sweet & Center 4:40
3 Oh Below 4:35
4 I'm Just a Bag 3:16
5 Dumb in the Wingz 4:42
6 Whoopee Invader 4:38
7 Lay Lady Lay 5:19
8 Tan Loves Blue 3:16
9 [untitled] 0:45
10 Touch Me Judge 3:44

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