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Released 20 years ago

Amber

Clearlake · 2006

44 min · 12 tracks · independent music

A lush blend of melodic indie rock and introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Good Clean Fun — This track stands out with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, juxtaposing lighthearted lyrics with a more serious undertone about life's complexities.
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    Amber — The title track encapsulates the album's essence through its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, serving as a pivotal moment that ties together the album's themes.
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    I Hate It That I Got What I Wanted — This song features a poignant exploration of desire and regret, highlighted by its raw vocal delivery and stripped-back arrangement that contrasts with the album's lush production.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Finally Free

    The bridge shifts to a moment of self-realization where the narrator acknowledges past mistakes while embracing a newfound freedom.

    This transition marks a significant turning point in the narrative, moving from reflection to empowerment and underscoring the album's overarching theme of personal growth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Kind of Life 3:31
  • 2 Neon 3:45
  • 3 Good Clean Fun 3:50
  • 4 Finally Free 3:32
  • 5 You Can't Have Me 4:32
  • 6 Amber 3:49
  • 7 I Hate It That I Got What I Wanted 3:16
  • 8 Here to Learn 3:02
  • 9 Far Away 2:59
  • 10 Dreamt that You Died 3:25
  • 11 Widescreen 4:56
  • 12 It's Getting Light Outside 3:45

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