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Released 17 years ago this June

Act III: Life and Death

The Dear Hunter · 2009

57 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · progressive rock · punk

A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies and theatrical arrangements, blending rock with orchestral elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • theatrical narrative experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Act III: Life and Death' was released in 2009, The Dear Hunter had already established themselves with a unique conceptual approach, following their previous album 'Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading'. This third installment solidified their ambitious storytelling within progressive rock, showcasing a maturation of sound and lyrical depth as the band experimented further with orchestration and arrangements.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Writing on a Wall 1:38
  • 2 In Cauda Venenum 5:29
  • 3 What It Means to Be Alone 4:49
  • 4 The Tank 4:39
  • 5 The Poison Woman 4:51
  • 6 The Thief 5:01
  • 7 Mustard Gas 4:13
  • 8 Saved 4:41
  • 9 He Said He Had a Story 3:39
  • 10 This Beautiful Life 4:05
  • 11 Go Get Your Gun 3:15
  • 12 Son 2:16
  • 13 Father 3:25
  • 14 Life and Death 5:45

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