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The Windfall Varietal

Grandaddy

57 min · 16 tracks · indie rock

A whimsical blend of lo-fi textures and contemplative melodies that invites introspection and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical nostalgia with introspective moments
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • live recordings enhance emotional connection
  • short tracks for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
The Windfall Varietal was released in 2000, marking Grandaddy's third studio album following their critically acclaimed breakthrough, The Sophtware Slump. At this point in their career, the band was refining their signature sound—melding indie rock with electronic elements—and solidifying their place in the indie music scene. This album came after a period of growing recognition, showcasing their evolving artistry.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Section 2 of Song 1 From Album 2 (Robo version) 2:11
  • 2 Wretched Songs (live in Modesto, 1997) 6:30
  • 3 Fare Thee Not Well Mutineer 4:56
  • 4 Jeff Message 2:33
  • 5 Levitz (With Birds) 5:42
  • 6 Broken 3:59
  • 7 I'm Not in Love (live radio in Turlock) 4:43
  • 8 Spitting Up Blood 3:34
  • 9 Fly 3:52
  • 10 Black Bats 3:52
  • 11 Wilbur 10:30 am 0:20
  • 12 Sarah 5646766 2:44
  • 13 Gold 2:24
  • 14 Fun X 3 5:10
  • 15 Lawn and So-On (live practice, 1997) 2:17
  • 16 Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland 3:03

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