Description
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Loverboy – Double Vinyl Records
Loverboy is an album by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, the musical project led by American recording artist Ariel Pink.
The album was originally self-released by Ariel Pink in 2002 and later reissued by Paw Tracks in 2006.
Loverboy is characterized by a lo-fi and eclectic musical style. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti is known for its experimental approach, blending elements of psychedelic pop, lo-fi recording techniques, and a nostalgic, retro sound.
Loverboy was recorded by Ariel Pink at home using a multitrack recorder. The DIY recording approach contributes to the raw and unpolished quality of the album. The lyrics of “Loverboy” are known for their dreamlike and surreal quality, which is a characteristic feature of Ariel Pink’s songwriting. Loverboy fits into the overall lo-fi and experimental aesthetic of the project. The album showcases Ariel Pink’s unique approach to music production and songwriting.
The release of Loverboy aligns with the lo-fi or cassette culture movement, where artists embraced DIY recording methods and self-released their music on cassette tapes. The reissue of Loverboy by Paw Tracks in 2006 contributed to a wider audience discovering Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti.
The Loverboy album have gained retrospective acclaim, with Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti being recognized for its influence on the lo-fi indie music scene. Loverboy is a notable album within the context of Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s discography, showcasing the artist’s experimental and lo-fi sound that has left an impact on the broader indie music landscape.
Transferred and remastered from original tapes as part of the Mexican Summer Ariel Archives/Kitchen Club reissue series.
Recorded between September 2001 – June 2002 at 1245 Norton Street (Los Angeles, CA) on 8-track Yamaha MT8X
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Don’t Talk to Strangers
Didn’t It Click
She’s My Girl
Poultry Head
Older Than Her Years
So Glad
Want Me
Loverboy
Jonathan’s Halo
Hobbies Galore
I Don’t Need Enemies
Let’s Get Married Tonite
Ghosts
Phoebus Palast
Doggone (Shegone)
Blew Straus
The Birds Sing In You
