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The Runners Four

Deerhoof · 2005

56 min · 20 tracks · art rock

Whimsical melodies collide with avant-garde rhythms, creating a playful soundscape that defies genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful soundscapes for exploration
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • whimsical melodies that surprise
  • quick bursts of energy
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear songs
  • seek longer, cohesive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2005, 'The Runners Four' marked Deerhoof's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Milk Man' from 2004. At this point, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers in experimental music, blending art rock with noise pop and further developing their unique approach to songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Chatterboxes 2:32
  • 2 Twin Killers 2:16
  • 3 Running Thoughts 3:44
  • 4 Vivid Cheek Love Song 2:14
  • 5 O’Malley, Former Underdog 2:16
  • 6 Odyssey 2:55
  • 7 Wrong Time Capsule 2:52
  • 8 Spirit Ditties of No Tone 4:07
  • 9 Scream Team 2:40
  • 10 You Can See 3:20
  • 11 Midnight Bicycle Mystery 1:59
  • 12 After Me the Deluge 3:59
  • 13 Siriustar 4:37
  • 14 Lemon and Little Lemon 2:04
  • 15 Lightning Rod, Run 2:15
  • 16 Bone-Dry 2:15
  • 17 News From a Bird 1:23
  • 18 Spy on You 2:12
  • 19 You’re Our Two 2:24
  • 20 Rrrrrrright 3:57

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