What makes What Would the Community Think by Cat Power notable?

'What Would the Community Think' reinforced Cat Power's reputation as a significant voice in alternative rock, influencing artists like Fiona Apple and Liz Phair. The album received critical acclaim, particularly highlighted by its feature in various year-end lists, showcasing its impact on the indie movement of the late '90s. Released on September 10, 1996, 'What Would the Community Think' was Cat Power's third studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Moon Pix' in 1998. At this point in her career, she was establishing her unique sound and gaining recognition within the indie rock scene, building on the intimate and personal style that characterized her earlier work.

Who is What Would the Community Think for?

What Would the Community Think works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, introspective late-night reflections and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on What Would the Community Think?

What Would the Community Think has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

What Would the Community Think

Cat Power · 1996

47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and sparse instrumentation that captures vulnerability and raw emotion.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
introspective late-night reflections
layered, dense sonic textures
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 10, 1996, 'What Would the Community Think' was Cat Power's third studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Moon Pix' in 1998. At this point in her career, she was establishing her unique sound and gaining recognition within the indie rock scene, building on the intimate and personal style that characterized her earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Fiona Apple· Angel Olsen· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

1 In This Hole 4:59
2 Good Clean Fun 4:46
3 What Would the Community Think 4:30
4 Nude as the News 4:23
5 They Tell Me 2:53
6 Taking People 3:25
7 The Fate of the Human Carbine 2:58
8 King Rides By 4:03
9 Bathysphere 3:01
10 Water & Air 4:43
11 Enough 4:25
12 The Coat Is Always On 3:34

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