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Salad Days

Mac DeMarco · 2014

34 min · 11 tracks · indie pop · psychedelic rock · psychedelic pop

Lush melodies and laid-back grooves weave together in a sun-soaked tapestry of introspection and nostalgia.

Salad Days is an album by Mac DeMarco, released in 2014. Lush melodies and laid-back grooves weave together in a sun-soaked tapestry of introspection and nostalgia. 'Salad Days' received widespread acclaim, solidifying DeMarco's place in the indie music scene. The album peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was praised by outlets like Pitchfork and NME for its relaxed atmosphere and lyrical depth, influencing a wave of bedroom pop artists to follow. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salad Days sound like?

Lush melodies and laid-back grooves weave together in a sun-soaked tapestry of introspection and nostalgia. Rooted in indie pop and psychedelic rock.

What makes Salad Days by Mac DeMarco notable?

'Salad Days' received widespread acclaim, solidifying DeMarco's place in the indie music scene. The album peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 and was praised by outlets like Pitchfork and NME for its relaxed atmosphere and lyrical depth, influencing a wave of bedroom pop artists to follow. Released on January 1, 2014, 'Salad Days' is Mac DeMarco's third studio album, following his breakout success with '2' in 2012. At this point, DeMarco had solidified his unique sound within the indie pop landscape, attracting a devoted fanbase that appreciated his lo-fi aesthetics and quirky persona.

How many songs are on Salad Days?

Salad Days has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·34:41

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Salad Days Standout 2:25
  • 2 Blue Boy Standout 2:06
  • 3 Brother 3:32
  • 4 Let Her Go 3:02
  • 5 Goodbye Weekend 2:59
  • 6 Let My Baby Stay 4:08
  • 7 Passing Out Pieces 2:47
  • 8 Treat Her Better 3:49
  • 9 Chamber of Reflection Standout 3:51
  • 10 Go Easy 3:24
  • 11 Jonny’s Odyssey 2:38

Release Date

January 1, 2014

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

34 min 41 sec