Blast from the past: Garageland
Last weekend, I decided to go through my old cassette tapes to get rid of albums that I’ve already bought on CDs. It was a great nostalgia trip because of so many albums that I have forgotten about. looking through my stash I came upon my copy of Garageland’s Exit to Garageland. I eagerly looked for my old Walkman and played the tape with much excitement.
I have completely forgotten how much I love the music of Garageland. This New Zealand band was a constant staple on my old component system way back in the 90’s. I absolutely loved their lo fi pop aesthetic that harks back to Pavement, but with a more melodic bent that would remind you of 60’s pop rock groups. Up to now I still sing Beelines to Heaven, which I think is a perfect pop song.
I hope I can find a CD of Last Exit to Graceland — that would be so awesome.
Garageland, Last Exit to Graceland, New Zealand
October 11th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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