Album Review: Lacksadaisical Postcard Flexi Disc by Paper Pilots
Alright, so let’s talk about this little gem from 2013—Lacksadaisical Postcard Flexi Disc by Paper Pilots. It’s one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you, like when you’re scrolling through some random playlist and suddenly go “Wait, what is this?” Yeah, it’s got that vibe. The genres are all over the place—folk, world, country, rock, pop—but honestly? It feels cohesive. Like they took a bunch of mismatched socks and somehow made ‘em match. And hey, indie rock is the glue holding it together.
First off, I gotta shout out the track “Lacksadaisical.” It’s not just the title track; it’s the mood setter for the whole album. The song has this lazy-but-in-a-good-way groove to it—like you’re floating down a river in an inner tube with no real destination. The guitar riffs aren’t trying too hard, but they hit just right, y’know? There’s something about the vocals that feels both distant and intimate at the same time. You can tell these guys weren’t sweating perfection here—it’s more like they were chasing a feeling. And man, did they nail it.
Then there’s “Probably Regret It Someday..” (yes, with two dots at the end, which makes me think someone was second-guessing their punctuation). This one sticks because it’s got this bittersweet energy. It’s kinda like looking back at old photos of yourself—you cringe a little, but also feel kinda proud of how far you’ve come. The melody hooks you without being pushy, and the lyrics have this half-joking, half-serious tone that hits different depending on your mood. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that grows on you after a few listens, like mold… but in a good way?
The production isn’t super polished, and that’s part of its charm. It’s raw enough to remind you that humans made this thing, not robots or algorithms. Plus, props to Jet Parts Records and UsedBinPop Music for putting it out—it’s always cool to see smaller labels backing projects like this.
So yeah, if you’re into music that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still manages to tug at your heartstrings, give Lacksadaisical Postcard Flexi Disc a spin. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, flexi discs used to be these thin vinyl records you’d find in magazines back in the day. So maybe listening to this album is like getting a musical postcard from another era. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it. Either way, worth a listen. Now excuse me while I go figure out why my brain keeps humming “Lacksadaisical” every time I walk past my speakers.
