A Promise
Xiu Xiu · 2003
38 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop · art rock
A haunting blend of dissonant textures and raw emotional vulnerability encapsulates Xiu Xiu's unique sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional explorations
- short, impactful listening sessions
- introspective late-night vibes
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2003, 'A Promise' was Xiu Xiu's second album, following their debut 'Knife Play'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their distinctive style, combining experimental sounds with deeply personal themes, setting the stage for future critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dirty Beaches· The Knife· FKA twigs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sad Pony Guerrilla Girl 3:18
- 2 Apistat Commander 4:35
- 3 Walnut House 4:41
- 4 20,000 Deaths for Eidelyn Gonzales, 20,000 Deaths for Jamie Peterson 3:16
- 5 Pink City 2:13
- 6 Sad Redux‐O‐Grapher 3:19
- 7 Blacks 3:14
- 8 Brooklyn Dodgers 3:51
- 9 Fast Car 5:53
- 10 Ian Curtis Wishlist 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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