| Artist | Deerhoof |
|---|---|
| Cover | deerhoof-appleo.jpg |
| Released | March 18, 2003 |
| Genre | Experimental · noise pop · indie pop · art pop[1] · avant-garde[2] |
| Length | 31:16 |
| Label | Kill Rock Stars / 5 Rue Christine |
| Producer | Jay Pellicci |
| Prev year | 2002 |
| Next year | 2004 |
Apple O' is the sixth studio album by American experimental rock band Deerhoof. It was released in 2003 on Kill Rock Stars and 5 Rue Christine, an offshoot of Kill Rock Stars. The album is the group's first with guitarist Chris Cohen.
The 2013 LP version of the album contains a modified track listing.[3]
Composition
The musical style of Apple O' is seen as experimental noise pop. However, it has also been noted for having more in common with a "typical jangly" indie pop album.[4]
Bebop, dance, 1950s doo-wop, jangle pop, and jazz sounds all show up across the album as well.[5]
Critical reception
The record was released to positive assessments from music critics. Eric Carr for Pitchfork applauded it, calling it "a fascinating trip" and positively noted its "intense variety and sparklingly consistent pop songwriting". It received the website's "Best New Music" accolade.[5]
Accolades
Year-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitchfork | Top 50 Albums of 2003 | 16 |
Decade-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitchfork | The 200 Best Albums of the 2000s | 199 |
Track listing
Songwriting credits are adapted from Bandcamp.[8]
Personnel
- Chris Cohen – guitar
- John Dieterich – guitar
- Satomi Matsuzaki – bass guitar and vocals
- Greg Saunier – drums and vocals
References
- ^ Pitchfork Staff (October 2, 2009). "The 200 Best Albums of the 2000s". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
Apple O’ caught them at the tipping point between their noisier early days and the comparatively delicate art-pop of all of their records since.
- ^ Murray, Noel (February 6, 2007). "Deerhoof: Friend Opportunity". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "Deerhoof: Apple O' Vinyl LP w/ Digital Download". Archived from the original on 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ "Deerhoof - Apple O' - Music Review | Tiny Mix Tapes". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ Carr, Eric (March 27, 2003). "Deerhoof: Apple O'". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2003 - Page 4". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "The Top 200 Albums of the 2000s". Pitchfork. September 28, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved October 1, 2009.
- ^ "Apple O'". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2 July 2023.