Cataract
The Walkabouts · 1989
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of alternative rock and Americana, steeped in melancholy and evocative storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- haunting melodies for introspection
- evocative storytelling through music
- ideal for late-night listening
- melancholy vibes with depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Cataract' was The Walkabouts' third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Savage Sons of Western Civilization.' By this time, the band had begun to refine their sound, incorporating more diverse influences while solidifying their position in the alternative rock scene. This album came during a period of growing recognition, as they were establishing themselves as key players in the burgeoning indie music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red House Painters· Mazzy Star· The Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whiskey XXX 2:55
- 2 Hell’s Soup Kitchen 3:24
- 3 Whereabouts Unknown 3:01
- 4 End-in-Tow 3:19
- 5 Bones of Contention 4:37
- 6 Home as Found 2:38
- 7 Smokestack 3:02
- 8 The Wicked Skipper 1:36
- 9 Drille Terriers 2:23
- 10 Specimen Days 3:45
- 11 Long Black Veil 5:01
- 12 Goodbye (to All That) 3:07
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