The Moldy Peaches – The Moldy Peaches

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Artist: The Moldy Peaches

Title: The Moldy Peaches

Year: 2001

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Tracklist

  • 1. Lucky Number Nine (2:07)
  • 2. Jorge Regula (3:06)
  • 3. What Went Wrong (1:35)
  • 4. Nothing Came Out (5:04)
  • 5. Downloading Porn With Davo (2:24)
  • 6. These Burgers (2:00)
  • 7. Steak For Chicken (2:44)
  • 8. On Top (2:03)
  • 9. Greyhound Bus (1:15)
  • 10. Anyone Else But You (3:00)
  • 11. Little Bunny Foo Foo (1:18)
  • 12. The Ballad of Helen Keller And Rip Van Winkle (2:09)
  • 13. Who's Got The Crack (3:25)
  • 14. Lucky Charms (3:08)
  • 15. D.2. Boyfriend (1:39)
  • 16. I Forgot (2:09)
  • 17. Lazy Confessions (1:48)
  • 18. Nyc's Like A Graveyard (3:15)
  • 19. Goodbye Song (2:11)

Review

"The Moldy Peaches," released in 2001, captures the essence of indie-folk through its rough yet endearing simplicity. This debut album from Kimya Dawson and Adam Green vibrates with a unique blend of playful humor and sincerity hidden within its raw, basement-recorded charm. Throughout the album, tracks like "Jorge Regula" and "Downloading Porn With Davo" flirt with absurdity in a way that still feels genuine and refreshing. Meanwhile, "Nothing Came Out" and "Lazy Confessions" peel back layers to reveal unexpected emotional richness, enveloping listeners in a lo-fi embrace.

Released around the somber backdrop of 9/11, the record is marked by songs like "NYC's Like a Graveyard," which inadvertently capture the mood of the times. But it's not just the coincidence of its release that grants this album its special place in music history—it’s the unapologetic idiosyncrasy the duo embodies. Kimya’s soft vulnerability intertwining with Adam's dry humor generates an arresting dissonance that feels perfectly imperfect. Their piece "Anyone Else But You," forever linked to the film "Juno," ensures their legacy in pop culture. "The Moldy Peaches" stands as a charming testament to the DIY spirit of the early 2000s, rooted deeply in anti-folk authenticity. - Rosalie

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