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Between Wine and Blood

New Model Army · 2014

80 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A gritty exploration of existential themes wrapped in driving rhythms and anthemic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of existential themes
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • an anthemic soundtrack for reflection
  • for long introspective drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short and simple songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Between Wine and Blood' was released in 2014, New Model Army had been a pivotal force in alternative rock for over three decades. This album marked their first release since the departure of long-time guitarist and songwriter, Justin Sullivan's shift towards more introspective lyrics following the band's previous album, 'Between Dog and Wolf'.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cult· Killing Joke· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 According to You 3:52
  • 2 Angry Planet 5:25
  • 3 Guessing 3:30
  • 4 Happy to Be Here 6:01
  • 5 Devil's Bargain 5:29
  • 6 Sunrise 4:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Stormclouds 4:11
  • 2 March in September 4:33
  • 3 Did You Make It Safe? 3:43
  • 4 I Need More Time 5:08
  • 5 Pull the Sun 5:26
  • 6 Lean Back and Fall 5:09
  • 7 Seven Times 3:48
  • 8 Between Dog and Wolf 6:04
  • 9 Summer Moors 5:13
  • 10 Knievel 3:29
  • 11 Horsemen 4:47

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