The Wishes and the Glitch
Say Hi · 2008
35 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Quirky indie pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and a playful experimental edge throughout the album.
Why this album works
'The Wishes and the Glitch' received positive reviews from critics, marking a continuation of Say Hi's distinctive approach to indie pop. The album's lead single, 'Northwestern Girls,' gained traction on college radio, further establishing the band's presence in the indie music community.
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'The Wishes and the Glitch' is Say Hi's fourth studio album, following the critically well-received 'Impeccable Blahs' from 2006. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and artistic identity within the indie rock scene, exploring more eclectic instrumentation and lyrical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Northwestern Girls Standout 3:42
- 2 Shakes Her Shoulders 3:36
- 3 Toil and Trouble 3:06
- 4 Back Before We Were Brittle 3:05
- 5 Oboes Bleat and Triangles Tink 2:26
- 6 Magic Beans and Truth Machines Standout 2:04
- 7 Bluetime 3:11
- 8 Spiders 3:19
- 9 Zero to Love 4:08
- 10 Apples for the Innocent 3:38
- 11 We Lost the Albatross Standout 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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