Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses cover

Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses

Fiction Plane · 2005

17 min · 4 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that balances angst and reflection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    American Standard — This track opens the album with infectious energy and sets a tone of both defiance and introspection that resonates throughout the record.
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    Patience — A standout ballad, Patience showcases the band's ability to blend emotional vulnerability with melodic strength, highlighting their songwriting prowess.
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    Tolerate — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics, Tolerate encapsulates the tension between frustration and acceptance that permeates the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Author Lies

    The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, calling into question authenticity in storytelling.

    This structural choice challenges listeners by contrasting personal narrative with broader societal themes, deepening the song's impact.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 American Standard 3:43
  • 2 Patience 4:43
  • 3 Author Lies 3:59
  • 4 Tolerate 4:49

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