Folk Implosion [EP]

• Artist: The Folk Implosion
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• Release Date: January 30, 1996
• Type: Extended Play (EP)
• Genre: Rock

Review

The Folk Implosion has always been Lou Barlow's respite from his day job Sebadoh, and as such generally shuns the alternative rock trappings of that band to favor a more intricate sound. The first two songs (originally issued as the Palm of My Hand 7") are prime examples, his perfect balance of bubblegum pop and lo-fi murk on full display. The rest of the record, originally issued as the Electric Idiot EP, is divided between "traditionals" and so-called "experimentals." The traditionals are decent pop songs but lack the emotion that makes much of Barlow's work great, while the experimentals are failed attempts at the avant-garde that just sound bad. Overall, a decent release lacking the consistency of Sebadoh's Harmacy or the sweeping beauty of the Folk Implosion's later work. ~ Ari Wiznitzer, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Palm of My Hand		Folk Implosion	(2:12)
Mood Swing		Folk Implosion	(2:38)
Opening Day		Folk Implosion	(1:47)
Electric Idiot		Folk Implosion	(1:55)
Lo-Fi Suicide		Folk Implosion	(2:21)
I Reserve the Right to Rock		Folk Implosion	(2:17)
Final Score		Folk Implosion	(3:50)

Credits

Lou Barlow (?), John Davis (?), Folk Implosion (Main Performer), Gary Wyzdog (Photography)