Ep. 205 - Exploring Different Genres (Chamber Pop)

Today the group talks about Chamber Pop, which might be considered more of a movement than a formal genre.  Juan serves as the primary tour guide as the group spotlights songs that they feel encapsulate the overall sound.  

Song Samples from the Discussion:

Mercury Rev – “Holes” from Deserter’s Songs (1998)

The Flaming Lips – “Race For The Prize” from The Soft Bulletin: Live at Red Rocks [feat. The Colorado Symphony & André de Ridder] (2019)

Belle & Sebastian – “Seeing Other People” from If You’re Feeling Sinister (1996)

Tindersticks – “Rented Rooms” from Curtains (1997)

Sufjan Stevens – “Chicago” from Illinois (2005)

R.E.M. – “Nightswimming” from Automatic For The People (1992)

Björk – “Joga” from Homogenic (1997)

The High Llamas – “Berry Adams” from Talahomi Way (2011)

Matt Pond PA – “Is It Safe” from Several Arrows Later (2005)

Sufjan Stevens – “The Predatory Wasp Of The Palisades Is Out To Get Us!” from Illinois (2005)

Also, check out the Youtube playlist Juan created with these songs and other great examples!

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