20 Pop Songs by Strobe Talbot - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The members of Strobe Talbot include Mick Hobbs, Benb Gallaher, and Jad Fair (of Half Japanese). 20 Pop Songs continues Fair's experiments in post-punk weirdness, mixing lo-fi jangles with thundering drums, strange lyrics, and stream-of-consciousness chanting. There are actually 21 songs here, if you include the hidden track that begins one and a half minutes after track 20 -- keep listening! "Extreme Happiness" sounds like a more acoustic Martin Rev or an American Komeda with aspirations to cross Yo La Tengo with Cibo Matto. The result is sometimes indulgent and sometimes wonderful, quirky pop. Not for everyone, but an enjoyable detour for those with an open mind. Highlights include "Overjoyed" and "Day-Dreamy." Not as accessible as Fair's work with Teenage Fanclub (on 2001's Words of Wisdom and Hope), but still one of his easiest listens. ~ JT Griffith

1. Tuesday or Thursday?

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

2. Yes, We Can

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

3. Until Now

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

4. This Time

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

5. Extreme Happiness

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

6. Apples & Strawberries

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

7. Fury of the Wolfman

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

8. Day-Dreamy

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

9. The Love Club

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

10. And the Bells Rang

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

11. Ghost Train

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

12. It the Monster

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

13. Drip-Drop

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

14. Overjoyed

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

15. You Make Me Tremble

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

16. Step Into the Bliss

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

17. New Shoes

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

18. High-Class Love

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

19. Beware

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

20. The Vampires Sang

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

21. Thunderstruck

by Strobe Talbot

Composer: Jad Fair; Composer
Primary Artist: Strobe Talbot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Jad Fair; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Indie, Alternative

Label

Sit Boy Girl Music

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 17, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

887158303128