III (LP)
Bad Books
Amoeba Review
08/06/2020
It has been awhile since we heard from the ever-surprising Bad Books. Seven years, in fact, but woo boy is III worth the wait. While recording these lightly psychedelic lo-fi ballads the band focused on their in-studio mantra of “Simon and Garfunkel in space,” which is a pretty good touchpoint — just multiple the trippy, lo-fi factor several times what said description would call to mind and you’ll have a decent concept of what this album sounds like. Top-notch songwriting and storytelling combine with cosmic vibes and minimalist melodies to create a truly compelling album that’s worth a careful listen.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Wheel Well
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2.
UFO
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3.
Myths Made Plain
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4.
Lake House
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5.
I Love You, I'm Sorry, Please Help Me, Thank You
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6.
Neighborhood
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Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
I Wrote It Down For You
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2.
Left Your Body
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3.
Supposed To Be
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4.
Army
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