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Afters

Hatfield and the North · 1980

47 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock

A whimsical blend of progressive rock and jazz-inflected melodies, laced with playful lyrics and intricate musicianship.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fitter Stoke Has a Bath — This track encapsulates the album's playful spirit, featuring complex rhythms and humorous lyrical content that exemplifies the band's quirky charm.
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    Mumps (Edited) — At over eight minutes long, this piece highlights the band's improvisational skills while blending intricate melodies with eccentric lyricism, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Halfway Between Heaven and Earth — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, combining lush instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics that resonate deeply, balancing whimsy with sincerity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let’s Eat (Real Soon) 3:16
  • 2 Fitter Stoke Has a Bath 4:34
  • 3 Mumps (Edited) 8:15
  • 4 Share It 3:02
  • 5 Lounging There Trying 3:15
  • 6 The Stubbs Effect 0:23
  • 7 Big Jobs (Poo Poo Extract) 0:36
  • 8 Going Up to People and Tinkling 2:25
  • 9 Calyx 2:45
  • 10 (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw 0:43
  • 11 Chaos at the Greasy Spoon (Edited) 0:23
  • 12 Halfway Between Heaven and Earth 6:09
  • 13 Oh, Len’s Nature! 1:59
  • 14 Lything and Gracing 3:56
  • 15 Prenut 3:58
  • 16 Your Majesty Is Like a Cream Donut (Loud) 1:35

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