Touch Up
Mother Mother · 2007
40 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of quirky melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early 2000s indie rock.
Why this album works
The album gained traction on Canadian indie charts, helping to lay the groundwork for Mother Mother's subsequent rise in popularity. Its unique sound and lyrical depth resonated within the indie music community, influencing similar artists and contributing to the Canadian indie rock wave of the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- quirky melodies for casual listening steady mid-tempo for focus short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released as Mother Mother's debut album in January 2007, 'Touch Up' marked the band's introduction to the music scene. At this stage, they were still establishing their identity, experimenting with eclectic sounds that would define their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Our Lady Peace· Barenaked Ladies· Nickelback· Three Days Grace· Lights· Billy Talent· The New Pornographers· Theory of a Deadman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dirty Town 2:35
- 2 Polynesia 2:23
- 3 Angry Sea Standout 3:08
- 4 Oh Ana Standout 3:20
- 5 Legs Away 3:56
- 6 Love and Truth Standout 3:38
- 7 Train of Thought 2:44
- 8 Verbatim 2:51
- 9 Neighbour 4:42
- 10 Ball Cap 3:23
- 11 Tic Toc 1:34
- 12 Touch Up 3:57
- 13 Little Hands 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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