Neutral Milk Hotel – In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

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Artist: Neutral Milk Hotel

Title: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Year: 1998

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  • 1. The King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. One (2:00)
  • 2. The King Of Carrot Flowers Parts Two And Three (3:06)
  • 3. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea (3:22)
  • 4. Two Headed Boy (4:25)
  • 5. The Fool (1:53)
  • 6. Holland, 1945 (3:12)
  • 7. Communist Daughter (1:57)
  • 8. Oh Comely (8:18)
  • 9. Ghost (4:08)
  • 10. Untitled (2:17)
  • 11. Two Headed Boy Part Two (5:13)

Review

"In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" from Neutral Milk Hotel just hits differently. This album, dropping back in February '98 by Merge Records, has a sound that melds the rawness of indie rock with this trippy, psychedelic folk vibe. It's like nothing else on your playlist, with all those wild, unconventional instruments coming together thanks to Robert Schneider's production. Those sessions at Pet Sounds Studio really captured something special.

Now, the tracks themselves are this surreal journey, with words that conjure up all kinds of feelings—nostalgia, love, the sheer complexity of being human. And the nod to Anne Frank's diary adds this poignant layer that kind of clings to you. Initially, it didn't shake the world, but man, did that change over time. It's not just a favorite among indie rock buffs; it's shaped a good chunk of the genre itself. Jeff Mangum and his crew might've stepped back after feeling the squeeze of fame post-tour, but what they left us with is an album that's loved more and more as the years roll by. - Ethan

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