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Released 10 years ago

The Magic

Deerhoof · 2016

40 min · 15 tracks · art rock

A chaotic blend of art rock and experimental pop that challenges conventions with playful yet profound lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful chaos with unexpected twists
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • varied peaks and valleys
  • quirky narratives that provoke thought
  • for spontaneous listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of straightforward melodies
  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Magic' was released in 2016, Deerhoof was already an established name in the indie scene, known for their innovative sound. This album followed their 2014 release 'La Isla Bonita', continuing their exploration of avant-garde music while maintaining a sense of accessibility. Their longstanding collaboration with producer Greg Saunier further refined their eclectic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Devil and His Anarchic Surrealist Retinue 3:14
  • 2 Kafe Mania! 2:43
  • 3 That Ain’t No Life to Me 1:52
  • 4 Life Is Suffering 3:36
  • 5 Criminals of the Dream 5:00
  • 6 Model Behavior 2:35
  • 7 Learning to Apologize Effectively 3:15
  • 8 Dispossessor 2:09
  • 9 I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire 1:36
  • 10 Acceptance Speech 3:00
  • 11 Patrasche Come Back 0:47
  • 12 Debut 2:54
  • 13 Plastic Thrills 2:01
  • 14 Little Hollywood 2:56
  • 15 Nurse Me 2:41

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