Released 30 years ago
Redo the Stacks
Centro-Matic · 1996
59 min · 23 tracks · country music
A frenetic blend of alternative country and indie rock, punctuated by sharp lyrical wit and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Post-It Notes From the State Hospital — This track captures the essence of the album’s lyrical introspection and emotional weight, balancing quirky imagery with serious themes.
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Am I the Manager or Am I Not? — The song stands out for its biting commentary on identity and responsibility, wrapped in catchy hooks that invite listener engagement.
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You're Like Everyone — This track exemplifies Centro-Matic's knack for relatable storytelling through vivid, everyday scenarios set against a driving rhythm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of energetic expression
- sharp lyrical observations throughout
- for spontaneous road trips
- quirky tunes for casual gatherings
- playful irreverence in short tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- seek polished, radio-friendly sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Redo the Stacks is Centro-Matic's third studio album, released shortly after their breakthrough with 1995’s Redo the Stacks. By this point in their career, they had begun to establish a loyal following in the indie rock scene while still exploring their sound, which combined elements of alt-country and rock with introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- South San Gabriel· Slobberbone· My Morning Jacket
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Pilot's on the Wall 0:58
- 2 Parade of Choosers 2:42
- 3 Terrified Anyway 1:54
- 4 Post-It Notes From the State Hospital 3:14
- 5 Fidgeting Wildly 2:29
- 6 The Cannonball Shot 0:57
- 7 Part of This Accident 2:17
- 8 Am I the Manager or Am I Not? 3:24
- 9 Cannot Compete 2:55
- 10 Are You Ready for the Shutdown? 1:13
- 11 Don't Smash the Qualifying Man 2:59
- 12 Hoist Up the Popular Ones 3:07
- 13 Starfighter #1479 2:56
- 14 Bitter (Did You Notice That?) 2:15
- 15 Rock and Roll Eyes 2:50
- 16 If I Had a Dartgun 4:08
- 17 Tied to the Trailer 2:46
- 18 My Supermodel Girlfriend Gone Awol 2:08
- 19 You're Like Everyone 4:00
- 20 Take the Original Frame 1:23
- 21 Capture the Aimless Boy 1:20
- 22 Mandatory on the Attack 3:18
- 23 Good as Gold 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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