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Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline
Rock · 2000 · 15 tracks

Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline

September 25, 2000 · Hut Recordings

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This compilation is like finding a forgotten box of cherished photographs, offering a warm, hazy glimpse into Gomez's formative years.

It's for those who appreciate the band's unique blend of soulful blues, intricate indie rock, and multiple vocalists, delivering a sound that's both contemplative and deeply grooving. Expect a journey through atmospheric soundscapes, rich harmonies, and the kind of lived-in warmth that makes you want to settle in and stay a while. It's a testament to their early prolificacy and the depth of their songwriting, perfect for a reflective evening or a relaxed weekend.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Shitbag 9
0:30
02
Bring Your Lovin’ Back Here
3:37
03
Emergency Surgery
3:05
04
Hit on the Head
1:25
05
Flavors
3:12
06
78 Stone Shuffle (BBC Radio One session)
3:27
07
We Haven't Turned Around (X-Ray version)
3:18
08
Buena Vista
9:00
09
Shitbag
1:03
10
Steve McCroski
4:34
11
Wharf Me
3:21
12
High on Liquid Skin
2:23
13
Rosemary
5:50
14
The Cowboy Song
1:17
15
Getting Better
3:38
Moments Worth Listening For
The seamless blend of the three vocalists on a particularly melancholic track, creating a rich, layered harmony that feels both intimate and expansive.
A bluesy electric guitar solo that emerges from a hazy, mid-tempo groove, showcasing the band's improvisational skill and raw emotion.
A sudden dynamic shift from a sparse, acoustic verse to a full-band, reverb-drenched chorus, highlighting the band's command of atmosphere.
The unexpected inclusion of a harmonica solo that adds a raw, rootsy edge to an otherwise indie-rock arrangement, a signature Gomez touch.
Reviews

How does Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline sound next to the rest of Gomez's catalogue?

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Rainy Day+1.2σ

Rainy Day saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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