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Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading

The Dear Hunter · 2007

77 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · progressive rock · punk

A theatrical blend of progressive rock and experimental soundscapes that narrate a poignant tale of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • theatrical storytelling experience
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 22, 2007, this album marked The Dear Hunter's second full-length project, following their debut 'Act I: The Lake South, The River North'. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to establish their identity within the progressive rock scene, showcasing an ambitious narrative concept that would become a hallmark of their work.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Death and the Berth 0:38
  • 2 The Procession 4:59
  • 3 The Lake and the River 9:29
  • 4 The Oracles on the Delphi Express 4:18
  • 5 The Church & the Dime 4:57
  • 6 The Bitter Suite I & II: Meeting Ms. Leading / Through the Dime 6:06
  • 7 The Bitter Suite III: Embrace 7:46
  • 8 Smiling Swine 4:45
  • 9 Evicted 3:44
  • 10 Blood of the Rose 3:48
  • 11 Red Hands 6:07
  • 12 Where the Road Parts 4:29
  • 13 Dear Ms. Leading 4:28
  • 14 Black Sandy Beaches 4:13
  • 15 Vital Vessels Vindicate 7:09

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