Tools in the Dryer
Lambchop · 2001
67 min · 16 tracks · alternative country
A collage of tender melodies and introspective lyrics woven through a tapestry of alt-country and experimental sounds.
Why this album works
'Tools in the Dryer' is significant for its experimental approach to alt-country, showcasing Lambchop's willingness to push boundaries. The album received positive reviews from critics, solidifying the band's status as innovators in the genre, which influenced subsequent artists exploring similar stylistic fusions.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity introspective lyrics for deep thinking tender melodies for reflective moments
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Tools in the Dryer' marked Lambchop's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 1998 release 'Nixon'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into a more eclectic sound, further establishing their reputation within the alternative country genre while exploring new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Old Crow Medicine Show· Dave Alvin· Emmylou Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nine Standout 3:36
- 2 Whitey 3:07
- 3 Cigaretiquette Standout 2:21
- 4 Miss Prissy 6:25
- 5 The Petrified Florist 4:44
- 6 Each With a Bag of Fries 3:32
- 7 All Over the World 3:20
- 8 Flowers of Memory 4:35
- 9 Scared Out of My Shoes 2:51
- 10 Style Monkeys 3:43
- 11 The Militant (Mark Robinson remix) Standout 3:38
- 12 Up with People (Zero 7 reprise remix) 4:48
- 13 Gimme Your Love (Doppelganger remix) 5:17
- 14 Love TKO 5:26
- 15 Or Thousands of Prizes 4:50
- 16 Moody Fucker 5:31
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