Alright, let’s dive into Girl Wants A Dinosaur by Eggplant. Released back in ’94, this indie rock gem from the US still feels like a hidden treasure you stumble upon at some random garage sale. It’s got that raw, unpolished charm that screams “we didn’t overthink this,” and honestly? That’s what makes it stick.
The album’s got a mix of styles—indie pop vibes, alternative rock grit, and just enough quirkiness to keep things interesting. The label, The Bus Stop Label, might not have been huge, but they clearly knew how to back something cool. Tracks like Chips With Everything and Candy Floss Conspiracy are the ones I can’t shake off, even after all these years.
Chips With Everything hits hard with its punchy guitar riffs and this kinda snarky vocal delivery that feels like the singer's rolling their eyes at life while also kinda loving it. There’s something about the way the chorus hooks you—it’s not perfect, but that’s the point. It’s messy in the best way, like eating chips straight outta the bag on a road trip. You know it’s not gourmet, but damn, it’s satisfying.
Then there’s Candy Floss Conspiracy. This one’s got this bouncy energy that feels like running through a field of cotton candy clouds—if those clouds were made of sarcasm and teenage angst. The lyrics are playful but sharp, like someone whispering secrets in your ear at a house party. It’s catchy as hell, and I swear, once you hear it, you’ll hum it for days without meaning to.
Big shoutout to Big Red Rock Eater too, though—it’s wild and chaotic in the best possible way, like the band just decided to throw everything at the wall and see what stuck. Spoiler: most of it did.
Looking back, Girl Wants A Dinosaur is one of those albums that probably didn’t change the world, but it definitely changed my mood whenever I spun it. It’s the kind of record that reminds you music doesn’t always need to be polished or perfect to matter. Sometimes, it just needs to feel real.
Oh, and fun fact: I’m pretty sure no actual dinosaurs were harmed in the making of this album. Pretty sure.
