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THE REVIEW
2016 Albums Part 6:
Since 2012, I've been awaiting the "reunion" of Sam Ray with his project teen suicide. After achieving success with Ricky Eat Acid, he has revived one of the most enduring bandcamp phenomena, presenting it under a new guise and a new label: Run For Cover. The nearly 70 minutes of this work with its lengthy title is an encyclopedia of the best in lo-fi, dream, folk, alternative rock, and pop, playing with sounds, among both near and distant spectra, as if we were among cassettes, VHS tapes, and battered radios. An album that can remind one of the sounds of Elephant Six and the intimacy of bands like Eric's Trip and/or The Microphones, with a strong and decisive emo spirit. 26 tracks that rarely exceed three minutes, citation pearls from a world that still runs too fast.
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Teen Suicide's 2016 album 'It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot' marks the return of Sam Ray's beloved project. Spanning nearly 70 minutes and 26 tracks, it masterfully blends lo-fi, dream folk, emo, and alternative rock. The album evokes nostalgic sounds reminiscent of Elephant Six and The Microphones while maintaining a fresh, intimate vibe. Its concise, varied tracks capture a unique indie spirit with emotional depth.Tracklist
teen suicide
Teen Suicide is an American lo‑fi/indie rock project led by Sam Ray, originating from Maryland. Known for raw, hissy recordings and an emo undertow, the project rose from the Bandcamp scene and released the expansive 2016 album on Run For Cover before returning with new material in 2023.03 Reviews
