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The Shade Project

Cloud Cult · 1995

4 min · 20 tracks · indie pop · art rock · experimental rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and experimental sounds, exploring themes of solitude and connection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented explorations of connection
  • playful whimsy and introspective moments
  • quick bursts of emotional insight
  • suitable for curious, open-minded listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of cohesive narratives
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Cloud Cult's debut album in 1995, 'The Shade Project' marked the band's entry into the music scene while they were still developing their distinctive sound. At this point, they were establishing their identity, drawing on a mix of indie pop and experimental influences that would later define their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· The Decemberists· Andrew Bird

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Never Really Were Alone
  • 2 Present to Mom and Dad
  • 3 So Much to Do Out There
  • 4 Call Me Back
  • 5 Snoopy Pajamas
  • 6 Old Man 4:29
  • 7 Rocketship
  • 8 Fable Practice Space
  • 9 Sage
  • 10 Ophelia
  • 11 Alone in a Closet
  • 12 Only Friend
  • 13 Duluth Basement
  • 14 Secret Place
  • 15 Turn Out the Lights
  • 16 Homeless and Frustrated
  • 17 Yin and Yang of Sex
  • 18 Hey & Taste im in Your Mouth
  • 19 Lies
  • 20 Lightning Girl

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