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Scars · 1981

64 min · 18 tracks · post-punk

Post-punk textures blend with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere of introspection and urgency.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fear of the Dark — This track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere and explores themes of anxiety through its driving rhythm and evocative lyrics.
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    The Lady in the Car With Glasses on and a Gun! — With its cinematic storytelling and tension-filled instrumentation, this song stands out as a vivid narrative piece that showcases the band's lyrical prowess.
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    Aquarama — This track features intricate melodies and layered instrumentation, embodying the fusion of art rock and post-punk aesthetics that define the album.
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    Obsessions — Its introspective lyrics paired with an engaging melody highlight the band's skill in blending personal reflection with broader existential themes.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Fear of the Dark

    The song shifts from first-person reflections to broader societal observations about fear.

    This transition from personal to collective concerns emphasizes how individual anxieties are often mirrored in societal tensions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Leave Me in Autumn 2:50
  • 2 Fear of the Dark 3:14
  • 3 Aquarama 4:53
  • 4 David 3:25
  • 5 Obsessions 4:57
  • 6 Everywhere I Go 3:42
  • 7 The Lady in the Car With Glasses on and a Gun! 3:37
  • 8 Je t’aime c’est la mort 3:10
  • 9 Your Attention Please 3:44
  • 10 All About You 5:16
  • 11 Silver Dream Machine 3:57
  • 12 She’s Alive 2:58
  • 13 All About You (single version) 4:00
  • 14 Author! Author! 2:52
  • 15 Love Song 3:05
  • 16 Psychomodo 3:00
  • 17 They Came and Took Her 2:49
  • 18 Romance by Mail 2:39

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