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Arrows and Anchors

Fair to Midland · 2011

54 min · 15 tracks · progressive metal

A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive metal and alternative rock interwoven with quirky narratives and dynamic shifts in tone.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Whiskey & Ritalin — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet introspective spirit, using vivid imagery to explore themes of escapism and duality in a catchy format.
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    A Loophole in Limbo — With its intricate arrangement and thought-provoking lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge progressive structures with impactful storytelling.
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    The Greener Grass — Closing the album, this nearly eleven-minute epic showcases the band's full range, combining ambitious instrumentation with reflective lyrics about longing and potential.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heavens to Murgatroyd 0:44
  • 2 Whiskey & Ritalin 3:37
  • 3 Musical Chairs 3:32
  • 4 Uh‐Oh 4:16
  • 5 Amarillo Sleeps on My Pillow 4:42
  • 6 A Loophole in Limbo 3:39
  • 7 Typhoid Mary Sends Her Best 0:56
  • 8 Short‐Haired Tornado 4:19
  • 9 The Upset at Bailey Bridge 0:52
  • 10 Rikki Tikki Tavi 3:25
  • 11 Golden Parachutes 3:44
  • 12 Bright Bulbs & Sharp Tools 3:57
  • 13 Coppertank Island 3:10
  • 14 Three Foolproof Ways to Buy the Farm 2:47
  • 15 The Greener Grass 10:57

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