# The Avalanches Create Another Sample-delic Pop Masterpiece

> The Avalanches release 'No Bad Memories', a sample-delic pop album using 3,500 tracks.
- Title: The Avalanches Create Another Sample-delic Pop Masterpiece
- Summary: The Avalanches release 'No Bad Memories', a sample-delic pop album using 3,500 tracks. The Avalanches' new album 'No Bad Memories' uses 3,500 samples to…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/reviews/avalanches-no-bad-memories-album-review-1236914225
- Author: Jem Aswad
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:58:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: avalanches, no bad memories, sample-delic, pop, album, music, entertainment, business
## Avalanches' debut album
The Avalanches' 2000 debut album 'Since I Lost You' used 3,500 samples with no live instrumentation.

> That boy needs therapy
## New album 'No Bad Memories'
The Avalanches release 'No Bad Memories', a sample-delic pop album using 3,500 tracks.
## Sample sources
The album includes samples from Madonna's 'Borderline', old soul songs, and obscure tracks.

> That boy needs therapy
## Key takeaway

The Avalanches' new album 'No Bad Memories' uses 3,500 samples to create a sample-delic pop masterpiece.