Some Small History
Portastatic · 2008
154 min · 44 tracks · rock and roll
A lo-fi tapestry of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of indie rock's playful melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh My Sweet Carolina — This track stands out for its evocative imagery and poignant reflections on nostalgia and longing, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Lousy Penpal — With its catchy chorus and clever wordplay, this song exemplifies Portastatic's ability to blend humor with heartfelt sentiment, making it memorable.
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Your Own Cloud — The dreamy instrumentation combined with introspective lyrics creates a tranquil yet impactful moment on the album, showcasing the band's melodic strengths.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- personal narratives in warm melodies
- for reflective afternoons
- intimate listening with candid moments
- exploratory journey through life stories
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 9, 2008, Some Small History marked Portastatic's return after a four-year hiatus since their previous album, Bright Ideas. This project showcased a shift toward a more experimental sound while maintaining the band's signature blend of earnest storytelling and catchy melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Superchunk· The Mountain Goats· Guided by Voices
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Starter 4:58
- 2 Sandals With White Socks 3:04
- 3 Oh My Sweet Carolina 3:48
- 4 Lousy Penpal 3:13
- 5 A Cunning Latch 3:15
- 6 Teenage Kicks 2:26
- 7 Too Trashed to Smoke 2:07
- 8 Skinny Glasses Girl 4:25
- 9 Trajectory 2:55
- 10 Power Supply 4:53
- 11 Josephine 3:45
- 12 Race You Home 3:49
- 13 Make You Up 3:02
- 14 Your Own Cloud 3:17
- 15 When Love Breaks Down 4:01
- 16 Portraits From Before the War 4:46
- 17 Gray Robins 4:14
- 18 Easily Aroused 2:30
- 19 Guessing 2:25
- 20 Little Fern 3:36
- 21 All I Need Is You 2:54
- 22 You Love to Fail 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 Some Small History 4:16
- 2 San Andreas Crouch 2:46
- 3 Not the Same 2:16
- 4 And I Was a Boy From School 5:17
- 5 Spying on the Spies 3:51
- 6 Too Close to the Screen 4:14
- 7 Weighted Raft 1:38
- 8 Dragging a Crow 3:19
- 9 Soft Fruit 2:22
- 10 I Wanna Know Girls 4:19
- 11 Feel Better 2:14
- 12 Useless Switch 4:14
- 13 Had 3:57
- 14 Secret Session 2:19
- 15 Tugboat 4:23
- 16 Codes, Runes, Dunes 4:56
- 17 Candy Cigarettes 1:59
- 18 Firefly 3:50
- 19 La Pelicula 4:00
- 20 Look, Honey, Peaches 2:51
- 21 Replacement Parts 3:17
- 22 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:48
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