Take the Kids Off Broadway
Foxygen · 2012
36 min · 7 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of vintage pop melodies and experimental psychedelia that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly chaotic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abandon My Toys — The opening track sets a whimsical tone with its playful lyrics and layered instrumentation, showcasing the band's knack for merging nostalgia with modernity.
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Take the Kids Off Broadway — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit, blending catchy hooks with a sense of carefree abandon that reflects youthful exuberance.
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Teenage Alien Blues — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this track exemplifies Foxygen's experimental edge, featuring a sprawling arrangement that shifts through various moods and themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic mix of styles and experimental approach creates a distinctive yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lo-fi, vintage pop sound that quickly shifts into more experimental arrangements, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- Each track features abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumentation, often layering multiple melodies that intertwine chaotically.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements and unconventional song structures, departing from traditional verse-chorus formats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for playful moods
- short bursts of nostalgic energy
- introspective moments amidst charm
- easygoing tunes for afternoon relax
- quirky themes for adventurous spirits
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of serious narratives
- fans of lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Take the Kids Off Broadway is Foxygen's debut studio album following their earlier EPs. The band was still emerging from their formative years, experimenting with eclectic sounds that would define their unique style. This record introduced their whimsical approach to songwriting and established them as key players in the modern psychedelic rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flaming Lips· Tame Impala· MGMT
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abandon My Toys 6:05
- 2 Make It Known 4:51
- 3 Take the Kids Off Broadway 3:14
- 4 Waitin' 4 U 4:07
- 5 Teenage Alien Blues 10:06
- 6 Why Did I Get Married? 4:04
- 7 Middle School Dance (Song for Richard Swift) 3:59
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