What makes Those Sessions by The Olivia Tremor Control notable?

This album is significant for its role in defining the lo-fi aesthetic prevalent in indie rock during the late '90s, contributing to the rise of the Elephant 6 collective. It received positive critical reception, helping to establish The Olivia Tremor Control as key players in the burgeoning psychedelic pop revival. When 'Those Sessions' was released in 1997, The Olivia Tremor Control was gaining recognition within the Elephant 6 collective, following their acclaimed debut album 'Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle' from 1996. This album further solidified their unique sound and artistic vision, showcasing their eclectic influences and complex arrangements.

How many songs are on Those Sessions?

Those Sessions has 3 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.

Those Sessions

The Olivia Tremor Control · 1997

17 min · 3 tracks · indie rock

A whimsical blend of lo-fi experimentation and melodic pop that captures the essence of late '90s indie rock.

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I’m Not Feeling Human — This track opens the album with a sense of disorientation and emotional vulnerability, setting the tone for the exploration of identity throughout the record.
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Suite One: Memories of Jacqueline 1906 / The Giant Day / Outer Themes / Green Typewriters — This ambitious suite showcases the band's signature multi-part composition style, blending dreamy melodies with intricate instrumentation that reflects their experimental ethos.
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Suite Two: Frosted Ambassador / Green Typewriters / The Princess Turns the Key to Cubist Castle / Looking for Meaning — The second suite continues the thematic exploration of nostalgia and meaning, using layered soundscapes that invite listeners into its surreal world.

Tracklist

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

1 I’m Not Feeling Human 2:18
2 Suite One: Memories of Jacqueline 1906 / The Giant Day / Outer Themes / Green Typewriters 7:44
3 Suite Two: Frosted Ambassador / Green Typewriters / The Princess Turns the Key to Cubist Castle / Looking for Meaning 7:18

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Explanation II: Instrumental Themes and Dream Sequences

1999

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Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle

1996

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