Come Pick Me Up

by Superchunk

Come Pick Me Up cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 August 1999
  • Label: Merge
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:36
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: painting, Robert Weston, Jeb Bishop, Fredrick Lonberg-Holm, Suzanne Roberts, Ken Vandermark, Jim O'Rourke

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a distinct sonic maturation, the North Carolina indie-punk stalwarts enlisted Jim O'Rourke for production duties. The resulting album notably expands their aggressive, guitar-driven foundation with unexpected string sections and horn arrangements, showcasing a nuanced, highly melodic side to Mac McCaughan's traditionally hyper-energetic songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: falsetto, nature, jangly, punchy, high-energy

Tracklist

  1. So Convinced (1:59)
  2. Hello Hawk (4:03)
  3. Cursed Mirror (3:03)
  4. 1000 Pounds (3:08)
  5. Good Dreams (3:01)
  6. Low Branches (2:08)
  7. Pink Clouds (3:22)
  8. Smarter Hearts (4:25)
  9. Honey Bee (3:40)
  10. June Showers (3:50)
  11. Pulled Muscle (3:10)
  12. Tiny Bombs (4:56)
  13. You Can Always Count on Me (In the Worst Way) (2:43)

Credits

  • Laura Ballance - band [superchunk are:], vocals, bass guitar, painting [cover painting]
  • Jon Wurster - band [superchunk are:], vocals, drums, percussion
  • Jim Wilbur - band [superchunk are:], vocals, guitar
  • Mac McCaughan - band [superchunk are:], vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Fredrick Lonberg-Holm - guest, cello
  • Chad Nelson - guest, handclaps
  • Chris Manfrin - guest, handclaps
  • Ken Vandermark - guest, saxophone

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