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Apples in Stereo
Sound Effects 1992-00
Genres: Alternative Rock, New Age, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Motorcar
2. Touch The Water
3. Time For Bed I Know Youll Do Well
4. Tidal Wave (Radio Mix)
5. Lucky Charm (Radio Mix)
6. Winter Must Be Cold
7. Seems So
8. Tin Pan Alley
9. Ruby
10. Strawberryfire
11. 20 Cases Suggestive Of
12. The Bird That You Cant See
13. Not The Same (Acoustic)
14. Shes Just Like Me (Acoustic)

CD Details

All Artists: Apples in Stereo
Title: Sound Effects 1992-00
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Import [Generic]
Release Date: 8/27/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, New Age, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, American Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 766487241120, 711297461824

Synopsis

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.

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CD Reviews

Cool introduction to one of the better indie pop bands

Perry M. Koons | Crownsville, MD United States | 05/23/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."