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Blues, Hollers and Hellos

Red Krayola · 2000

41 min · 6 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling exploration of sound that melds avant-garde experimentation with soulful hollers and plaintive blues influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Container of Drudgery (Never Had a Name) — As the longest track on the album, this piece encapsulates the band's freeform approach and serves as a meditative journey through repetitive motifs and evolving textures.
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    Magnificence as Such — This track exemplifies the fusion of blues elements with experimental sounds, showcasing the band’s ability to merge traditional forms with avant-garde sensibilities.
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    Blues 6 — In this track, the band distills their take on blues into a concise format, allowing listeners to experience their innovative interpretation of the genre.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Container of Drudgery (Never Had a Name)

    The moment shifts from abstract musings to poignant reflections on existence amidst minimalist instrumentation.

    This structural change highlights the contrast between chaotic thoughts and moments of clarity, emphasizing the existential themes threaded throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Container of Drudgery (Never Had a Name) 16:53
  • 2 Magnificence as Such 9:14
  • 3 Is There? 3:54
  • 4 Blues 6 4:11
  • 5 Blues 5 1:35
  • 6 Blues 3 5:32

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