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The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone

The Apples in Stereo · 2000

41 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant tapestry of jangly guitars and whimsical melodies that capture the essence of psychedelic pop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Go Start here — Opening with an infectious energy, 'Go' sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics about exploration and movement.
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    20 Cases Suggestive Of… — This track showcases the band's trademark blend of whimsy and introspection, featuring intricate arrangements that reflect a narrative full of curiosity and wonder.
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    Submarine Dream — 'Submarine Dream' immerses listeners in a surreal underwater world, perfectly encapsulating the album's themes of imagination and escapism through vivid imagery and lush soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo whimsical journey
  • vibrant melodies for daydreaming
  • surreal soundscapes for exploration
  • playful tunes for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid entry in the catalog that showcases their sound but isn't widely recognized.
Career context
Released in 2000, The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone was The Apples in Stereo's fourth studio album, coming after their breakthrough with Fun Trick Noisemaker in 1996. At this point, the band had solidified their place in the Elephant 6 Collective and were developing a distinct sound that fused indie rock with experimental pop elements.

Tracklist

  • 1 Go Start here 3:18
  • 2 The Rainbow 2:42
  • 3 Stream Running Over 3:48
  • 4 20 Cases Suggestive Of… 2:55
  • 5 Look Away 3:27
  • 6 What Happened Then 2:11
  • 7 I Can’t Believe 4:26
  • 8 Submarine Dream 4:33
  • 9 Allright / Not Quite 2:58
  • 10 The Bird That You Can’t See 3:59
  • 11 Stay Gold 4:06
  • 12 The Afternoon 3:11

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