The Portable Galaxie 500
Galaxie 500 · 1998
61 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A hazy blend of dream pop and alternative rock that captures fleeting moments of nostalgia and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- intimate moments of longing
- ideal for late-night introspection
- captivating live performance energy
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Portable Galaxie 500' was released in 1998, Galaxie 500 had already carved out a unique niche in the indie music scene with their previous three albums. This compilation came after the band had disbanded in 1991, making it a retrospective look at their influential sound as they transitioned into cult status.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Thunder (w/sax) 3:48
- 2 Flowers 4:28
- 3 When Will You Come Home 5:23
- 4 Listen, the Snow Is Falling 7:49
- 5 Sorry 4:16
- 6 Fourth of July 5:37
- 7 Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste 6:50
- 8 Strange 3:18
- 9 Another Day 3:43
- 10 Snowstorm 5:12
- 11 Summertime (live) 6:37
- 12 Tugboat 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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