Andorra

by Caribou

Andorra cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 August 2007
  • Label: City Slang, Merge
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 42:58
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 14 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Dan Snaith's fourth album as Caribou, 'Andorra' marked a significant shift towards a more accessible and pop-oriented sound, steeped in the sunshine psychedelia of the 1960s. [10] The album is a dense and lush tapestry of sound, weaving together melodic hooks, complex harmonies, and intricate, propulsive drum patterns to create a warm and uplifting atmosphere. While rooted in electronic production, 'Andorra' is rich with organic textures and influences from krautrock and dream pop, resulting in a critically acclaimed work of vibrant, futuristic psychedelic pop. [12] The album was awarded the 2008 Polaris Music Prize.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, electronic, sampling, dreamy, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Melody Day (04:11)
  2. Sandy (04:09)
  3. After Hours (06:15)
  4. She's the One (03:59)
  5. Desiree (04:11)
  6. Eli (03:04)
  7. Sundialing (04:40)
  8. Irene (03:38)
  9. Niobe (08:51)

Credits

  • Dan Snaith - written-by, producer, vocals, drums, guitars, keyboards, bass, flutes, percussion, trumpet, guchin
  • Jeremy Greenspan - written-by, producer
  • Matt Cooper - layout
  • Noel Summerville - mastered by
  • David Wrench - mixed by
  • Jason Evans - photography by, art direction

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