CD Captured Tracks / Cargo Release date: 11/Oct/2012
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Sales Rank:
#387 in Independent #11172 in Rock
Style:
Independent
Product No.:
1897639500
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Cooking Up Something Good"
02. "Dreamin'"
03. "Freaking Out The Neighborhood"
04. "Annie"
05. "Ode To Viceroy"
06. "Robson Girl"
07. "The Stars Keep On Calling My Name"
08. "My Kind Of Woman"
09. "Boe Zaah"
10. "Sherrill"
11. "Still Together"
Description:
2 by Mac Demarco, released 11 October 2012.
This version of 2 comes as a 1xCD. -
All songs written, recorded and mixed by Mac DeMarco in June 2012 at Jizz Jazz Studios.
Spine mislabeled as CT-165 instead of CT-164.
"2" is the breakthrough studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco, released in CD format and known for its laid-back, jangly guitar sound, warm lo-fi production and off-kilter charm. Across its tracks, "2" blends indie rock with slacker pop, soft psych and a gentle nostalgic feel, pairing mellow melodies with intimate, often wryly humorous lyrics about everyday life, relationships and growing up. The album is structured like a cohesive snapshot of DeMarco's early songwriting peak: relaxed mid-tempo songs, unmistakable chorus-soaked guitar tones and a homespun atmosphere that makes the CD feel like a personal mixtape rather than a glossy studio product. Fans of character-driven indie will appreciate how "2" balances simplicity and sophistication, offering songs that seem effortless on the surface but reveal clever arrangements and subtle hooks over repeated listens.
Mac DeMarco emerged from the Canadian indie underground to become one of the most distinctive voices of his generation, recognized for his signature "jizz jazz" style--an easygoing blend of indie rock, yacht-tinged pop and woozy psych elements. With "2," he reached a wider international audience and solidified his reputation as a cult favorite, particularly in the indie community, where his relaxed stage presence, DIY ethos and charismatic songwriting quickly earned him a devoted following. His later releases and extensive touring built on the foundation that "2" established, making this album a key title for anyone wanting to explore his work.
The CD edition offers the album in a straightforward, no-frills format designed for focused listening: you get the full track sequence as originally conceived, with the organic dynamics and warmth that suit DeMarco's intimate recordings. It's a solid choice for listeners who prefer a physical library and value the ritual of putting on a disc, pressing play and letting the record unfold from start to finish.
"2" is released by Captured Tracks, distributed here via Cargo. Captured Tracks is an independent label known for nurturing distinctive, often genre-defining artists in the fields of indie rock, dream pop, post-punk and lo-fi. The label has built a strong reputation among dedicated music fans for careful curation, artist-friendly structures and catalogues that reward deep exploration. In collaboration with Cargo as distribution partner, Captured Tracks ensures that its releases are widely available in physical form, with attention to sound quality and collectible value. Together, they provide an ideal home for an album like Mac DeMarco's "2," which thrives on authenticity, character and long-term listener engagement.
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