Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline

Rock · 2000 · 15 tracks

Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline

September 25, 2000 · Hut Recordings

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.

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Where This Album Departs

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