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Mature Themes

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

2012 · Rock, Pop

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Mature Themes by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

Mature Themes is a Rock album by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, originally released in 2012. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.

About

After 2010’s <i>Before Today</i> saw Ariel Pink emerge from his lo-fi netherworld to become America’s preeminent avant-pop star, <i>Mature Themes</i> furthers his acclimatization to the spotlight. The album boasts some of his most openhearted tunes: The title track crosswires a tender ‘70s serenade with Kraftwerkian synths; “Only in My Dreams” is a sun-dappled gem spit-shined by Byrdsy jangle. But Pink’s increasingly sophisticated songcraft is countered by moments of anarchy: “Schnitzel Boogie” is, indeed, a brown-note polka about craving the titular delicacy.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Kinski Assassin2:59
  2. 2Is This The Best Spot1:47
  3. 3Mature Themes2:46
  4. 4Only In My Dreams3:11
  5. 5Driftwood4:21
  6. 6Early Birds Of Babylon5:15
  7. 7Schnitzel Boogie4:35
  8. 8Symphony Of The Nymph4:35
  9. 9Pink Slime2:10
  10. 10Farewell American Primitive2:54
  11. 11Live It Up4:03
  12. 12Nostradamus And Me7:24
  13. 13Baby4:47

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Art Rock
  • saturated
  • playful
  • art school

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Released in 6-panel Digipak format.
Recorded at Trion Studios.
Mixed at 101 Recording, Los Angeles, CA and Trion Studios.
Mastered at 101 Mastering, Los Angeles, CA.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Aaron SperskeBASS DRUMS
  • Ariel PinkVOCALS , DRUMS VOCALS, BASS VOCALS, DRUMS
  • Cole M.G.N.DRUMS
  • Dam-FunkVOCALS
  • Joe KennedyACOUSTIC GUITAR, KEYBOARDS , BACKING VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS BASS , ORGAN
  • Kenny GilmoreDRUMS, GUITAR, SYNTH, BACKING VOCALS DRUMS, GUITAR, SYNTHESIZER , BACKING VOCALS GUITAR
  • Natalie MeringVOCALS
  • Richard RossSAXOPHONE
  • Tim KohBASS BASS, BACKING VOCALS BASS, EFFECTS

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