Sound Effects: 1992-2000 [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese compilation for the Sunny pop band that was one of the leading lights of the Elephant 6 Recording Company collective, a coterie of like-minded, lo-fi indie groups, including the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel & Secret Square. This is a collection of tracks which have been remastered especially for this release. Also included are acoustic studio outtakes of 'Not The Same' & 'She's Just Like Me' and two radio mixes 'Tidal Wave' & 'Lucky Charm' which were previously unavailable to the public. 2001 Spinart release.

Sound Effects: 1992-2000, Music, The Apples in Stereo, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Neo-Psychedelia, Pop, Rock, Rock/Pop

Average customer rating:

Cool introduction to one of the better indie pop bands

Sound Effects: 1992-2000
The Apples in Stereo
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | New Age | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00005MJDZ
Release Date: 2001-08-27

Motorcar
Touch the Water
Time for Bed/I Know You'll Do Well
Tidal Wave [Radio Mix]
Lucky Charm [Radio Mix]
Winter Must Be Cold
Seems So
Tin Pan Alley
Ruby
Strawberryfire
20 Cases Suggestive of...
Bird That You Can't See
Not the Same [Acoustic]
She's Just Like Me [Acoustic]

Album Description

UK 'Best Of' for the U.S. indie pop act who are part of the Elephant 6 Recording Company collective along with the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel and Secret Square. This is a collection of tracks which have been remastered especially for this release. Also included are acoustic studio outtakes of 'Not The Same' & 'She's Just Like Me' and two radio mixes 'Tidal Wave' & 'Lucky Charm' which were previously unavailable to the public. 2001 Spinart release.

Customer Reviews:

Cool introduction to one of the better indie pop bands.......2004-05-23

The Apples in Stereo, once known simply as the Apples, have compiled quite an interesting catalog for fans of this particular style of indie pop. Drawing heavily on the Beatles, Beach Boys, and Kinks for inspiration, the Apples are the flagship band of the Elephant 6 recording consortium, with resident genius Robert Schneider appearing on albums by friends and labelmates Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel, among others. Schneider's songs are occasionally a bit twee, and the production on older tunes leave a bit to be desired, but fans of the aforementioned bands as well as power pop titans like Shoes will find these Apples quite enjoyable. One complaint, I found this CD in a local store for like $10 new - keep an eye out for cheap used copies online here.

Best Tracks:
"Tidal Wave" - Beatles meet Sonic Youth in a noisy, yet hooky pop song. Indie pop defined in 3 minutes of fuzzy melodies.
"Seems So" - Another gorgeous pop song with a fantastic chorus, great snide lyrics, and a shimmering outro. A definate keeper.
"Tin Pan Alley" - A simple and unassuming gem about wanting to be a Tin Pan Alley songwriter. A nice catcy tune.
"Ruby" - Kinks inspired, but doesn't forget the Beatles. Rollicking and almost pub-like in its singalong style.
"Strawberryfire" - A deviation from the past few tunes of simple sunny pop, this is a descent into psychedelic territory that keeps you enticed. Great change of pace and one of the best here by far.

Sound Effects: 1992-2000
Average customer rating:
Sound Effects: 1992-2000
The Apples in Stereo
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005L8VO
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

Motorcar
Touch The Water
Time For Bed/I Know You'll Do Well
Tidal Wave (Radio Mix)
Lucky Charm (Radio Mix)
Winter Must Be Cold
Seems So
Tin Pan Alley
Ruby
Strawberryfire
20 Cases Suggestive Of...
The Bird That You Can't See
Not The Same (Acoustic)
She's Just Like Me (Acoustic)

Album Description

Japanese compilation for the Sunny pop band that was one of the leading lights of the Elephant 6 Recording Company collective, a coterie of like-minded, lo-fi indie groups, including the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel & Secret Square. This is a collection of tracks which have been remastered especially for this release. Also included are acoustic studio outtakes of 'Not The Same' & 'She's Just Like Me' and two radio mixes 'Tidal Wave' & 'Lucky Charm' which were previously unavailable to the public. 2001 Spinart release.

Album Details

Japanese exclusive compilation!

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