A Time for Lions
Stars of Track and Field · 2009
40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A lush blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics that captures a yearning for connection and understanding.
Top tracks — play these first
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Racing Lights — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the stage for the album's exploration of hope and ambition through its driving rhythm and uplifting chorus.
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End of All Time — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics that delve into themes of mortality and longing, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun — The song features an anthemic build-up that encapsulates a sense of liberation and joy, making it a pivotal moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- ethereal melodies for introspection
- serene soundscapes for quiet moments
- consistent flow through the album
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, A Time for Lions is the second album by Stars of Track and Field, following their debut album, Centuries Before Love and War in 2006. At this point, the band was seeking to refine their sound while navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of the indie rock landscape, aiming to establish a stronger identity within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Kooks· The Cranberries
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Breaking of Waves
A poignant shift occurs when the narrative voice transitions from despair to a glimmer of hope as waves metaphorically represent emotional turmoil.
This structural choice emphasizes resilience, contrasting earlier verses' heaviness with a moment that suggests renewal amidst chaos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Racing Lights 3:19
- 2 End of All Time 3:35
- 3 The Breaking of Waves 3:27
- 4 Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun 4:25
- 5 In Bright Fire 3:35
- 6 Peeling Away 3:19
- 7 Through the Static 3:19
- 8 Safety in Numbers 3:32
- 9 The Aviator 3:26
- 10 The Stranger 4:50
- 11 Sunrise Ends 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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