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Shoegazing Kids

Stuck in the Sound · 2009

45 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant fusion of swirling guitars and infectious melodies creates a captivating indie rock soundscape steeped in nostalgia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Teen Tale — This track encapsulates the album's youthful energy with its driving beat and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
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    Beautiful Losers — Blending melodic guitar lines with poignant themes of longing, this song exemplifies the band's ability to balance upbeat sounds with deeper emotional undertones.
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    Erase — The dynamic shifts between verses and choruses highlight the band's adeptness at crafting engaging song structures while maintaining an energetic vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic melodies for daydreaming
  • upbeat tracks for afternoon hangs
  • inviting soundscapes for road trips
  • short bursts of energetic fun

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking slow, contemplative pieces
  • prefer linear, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 26, 2009, 'Shoegazing Kids' is the second studio album by Stuck in the Sound, following their debut 'Nevermind the Living Dead'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to solidify their identity within the French indie rock scene, building on the critical acclaim they received for their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Phoenix· The Whitest Boy Alive· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Zapruder 3:43
  • 2 Ouais 5:00
  • 3 Utah 3:22
  • 4 Shoot Shoot 3:45
  • 5 Teen Tale 5:25
  • 6 Playback A.L. 4:18
  • 7 Beautiful Losers 3:01
  • 8 What ?! 1:45
  • 9 Dirty Waterfalls 2:40
  • 10 Erase 3:49
  • 11 Gore Machine 3:32
  • 12 I Love You Dark 5:02

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