Salad Days
Mac DeMarco · 2014
34 min · 11 tracks · indie pop · psychedelic rock · psychedelic pop
Lush melodies and laid-back grooves weave together in a sun-soaked tapestry of introspection and nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Salad Days' received widespread acclaim, solidifying DeMarco's place in the indie music scene. The album peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was praised by outlets like Pitchfork and NME for its relaxed atmosphere and lyrical depth, influencing a wave of bedroom pop artists to follow.
- Best for
- sun-soaked afternoon relaxation nostalgic reflections on youth steady mid-tempo groove
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Salad Days' is Mac DeMarco's third studio album, following his breakout success with '2' in 2012. At this point, DeMarco had solidified his unique sound within the indie pop landscape, attracting a devoted fanbase that appreciated his lo-fi aesthetics and quirky persona.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dan Snaith· Tame Impala· Peter Bjorn and John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Salad Days Standout 2:25
- 2 Blue Boy Standout 2:06
- 3 Brother 3:32
- 4 Let Her Go 3:02
- 5 Goodbye Weekend 2:59
- 6 Let My Baby Stay 4:08
- 7 Passing Out Pieces 2:47
- 8 Treat Her Better 3:49
- 9 Chamber of Reflection Standout 3:51
- 10 Go Easy 3:24
- 11 Jonny’s Odyssey 2:38
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