In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is the second and final album by Neutral Milk Hotel. It was released in 1998. This record featured a more stable lineup including Jeremy Barnes on drums, Julian Koster on the singing saw and banjo, and Scott Spillane on horns, who would make up the Neutral Milk Hotel live band.

This album is one of the most acclaimed and influential indie rock albums ever made. Many similar artists have sprung up that either claim influence from this record, or have a very similar sound. Such artists include The Microphones, Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, The Antlers and Bon Iver.

Critical Reception

 * Pitchfork - 10/10


 * Piero Scaruffi - 7.5/10
 * RYM - 4.10/5
 * Allmusic - 5/5

Track Listing

 * 1) The King of Carrot Flowers Pt. One - 2:00
 * 2) The King of Carrot Flowers Pts. Two & Three - 3:06
 * 3) In the Aeroplane Over the Sea - 3:22
 * 4) Two-Headed Boy - 4:26
 * 5) The Fool - 1:53
 * 6) Holland, 1945 - 3:15
 * 7) Communist Daughter - 1:57
 * 8) Oh Comely - 8:18
 * 9) Ghost - 4:08
 * 10) Untitled - 2:16
 * 11) Two-Headed Boy Pt. Two - 5:13