Start a People
Black Moth Super Rainbow · 2004
65 min · 26 tracks · indie rock
A whimsical blend of psychedelic pop and lo-fi electronics, creating a colorful soundscape that feels both playful and surreal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raspberry Dawn — Opening with glitchy beats and playful melodies, this track encapsulates the album's whimsical spirit while introducing listeners to the band's signature sound.
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I Think It Is Beautiful That You Are 256 Colors Too — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and vibrant electronic textures, perfectly illustrating the album’s theme of colorful individuality.
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Count Backwards to Black — With its captivating rhythm and layered sounds, this song showcases the band’s ability to fuse accessibility with experimentalism, making it a highlight of the record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky melodies for playful moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- bright sounds for sunny days
- whimsical vibes during creative sessions
- experimental listening for curious minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2004, 'Start a People' marked Black Moth Super Rainbow's debut full-length album after their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their unique niche within the indie rock scene, blending experimental sounds with accessible melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flaming Lips· Tame Impala· Animal Collective
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Raspberry Dawn 2:59
- 2 Vietcaterpillar 2:15
- 3 From the See 0:59
- 4 I Am the Alphabet 0:57
- 5 Seeeds 2:42
- 6 I Think It Is Beautiful That You Are 256 Colors Too 3:06
- 7 Count Backwards to Black 3:11
- 8 Early 70’s Gymnastics 3:41
- 9 Snail Garden 1:50
- 10 Folks With Magik Toes 0:27
- 11 Trees and Colors and Wizards 2:28
- 12 I Am the Alphabet 2:33
- 13 1 2 3 of Me 3:20
- 14 Hazy Field People 2:51
- 15 Smile Heavy 2:36
- 16 The Primary Color Movement 3:19
Disc 2
- 1 Melting on the Meadow 2:27
- 2 Sadness in Her Hair 2:03
- 3 Ways to Start a People 2:31
- 4 Sun Shines at Night 2:31
- 5 Black Moth 2:53
- 6 Sun Stained Places 1:03
- 7 CTW. 2002 2:36
- 8 Vietcaterpillar. Oct 5 2004 2:56
- 9 Trees and Colors and Wizards Being Written 0:16
- 10 Early 70’s Gymnastics. Oct 5 2004 6:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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