''Psychic Chasms'' is the debut studio album by American
electronic music
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band
Neon Indian
Neon Indian is an American electronic music band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo (born July 24, 1988), who is also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler, and as the solo artist VEGA. The project has b ...
, released on October 13, 2009, by Lefse Records. ''
Pitchfork
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'' placed the album at number 14 on its list of Top 50 Albums of 2009, while
Rhapsody ranked it at number 17 on its list of 25 Best Albums of 2009.
A special edition of the album, titled ''Mind Ctrl: Psychic Chasms Possessed'', was released digitally on August 31, 2010, and physically on September 28 by
Fader Label
Fader Label is an independent record label based in New York City that has released albums by Slayyyter, Clairo, Matt and Kim, Yuna, Neon Indian, and more. It was founded in 2002 by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen.
History
Fader Label was founde ...
, including a set of nine bonus remixes. In the United Kingdom, the special edition was released on September 28, 2010, by Static Tongues and added the track "Sleep Paralysist", while omitting two remixes.
Track listing
Sample credits
* "Deadbeat Summer" contains a sample of "
Izzat Love?" by
Todd Rundgren
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.
* "Local Joke" contains a sample of "
How About a Little Fanfare?" by Todd Rundgren.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Psychic Chasms''.
*
Alan Palomo
Neon Indian is an American electronic music band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo (born July 24, 1988), who is also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler, and as the solo artist VEGA. The project has b ...
– recording, production
* Ronald Gierhart – guitar on "Terminally Chill" and "Ephemeral Artery"
Charts
References
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2009 debut albums
Neon Indian albums