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Beast

Magic Dirt · 2007

31 min · 7 tracks · indie rock

Raw guitar riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere both gritty and introspective.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Horror Me — The opening track sets a dark tone with its urgent rhythms and evocative lyrics, capturing the raw energy that defines the album.
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    Bring Me the Head of... — This track features a catchy chorus paired with biting commentary, blending accessibility with edgy lyrical themes that resonate throughout the album.
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    Sucker Love — With its dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses, this song exemplifies the emotional range present in Magic Dirt's songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • gritty atmosphere with introspective lyrics
  • suitable for late-night drives
  • raw energy that invites engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • not for upbeat party vibes
  • skip if seeking instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, Beast is Magic Dirt's fifth studio album, coming after their 2005 release, Rendezvous. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the Australian indie rock scene while experimenting with a more layered sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Breeders· Pavement· Sonic Youth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Horror Me 5:13
  • 2 Bring Me the Head of... 3:23
  • 3 Dirty One 2:45
  • 4 Don't Panic 5:22
  • 5 Hung 4:05
  • 6 Lead Room 5:01
  • 7 Sucker Love 5:38

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