The Tick Tock Treasury
Joy Electric · 2003
50 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop
A whimsical blend of electronic melodies and playful lyrics that captures the essence of synth-pop nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Tick Tock Treasury — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's playful spirit and intricate sound design, setting the tone for the entire project.
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(Play Each Note) By Metronome — This track highlights Joy Electric's signature precision and rhythmic complexity, inviting listeners to appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship behind their melodies.
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(I Am) Made From the Wires — It's a reflective piece that explores themes of identity through a sonic lens, illustrating how technology intertwines with personal experience in a unique way.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies throughout
- playful reflections on nostalgia
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- headphone detail hunting experience
- light-hearted energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- desire for serious themes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 2003, The Tick Tock Treasury marked Joy Electric's sixth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in the synth-pop genre. Following a string of albums that established their distinctive sound, this release further solidified their reputation for crafting intricate electronic compositions infused with childlike wonder.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Owl City· The Postal Service· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Tick Tock Treasury 6:14
- 2 Misfortune’s Apprentice 5:33
- 3 (Play Each Note) By Metronome 5:06
- 4 Such as It Was 5:45
- 5 St. Glockenspiel’s Science Faire 2:38
- 6 The Chronometers of Switzerland 3:11
- 7 (I Am) Made From the Wires 3:25
- 8 J.E. Picturephone (Reflect You, I Connect You) 3:35
- 9 The Confectionary 5:03
- 10 (Design) The Blueprints for Joy 4:46
- 11 C Minor Miners 3:46
- 12 Tick Tock Goes the Melody… 1:25
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