Released 40 years ago
Chasing Shadows
The Comsat Angels · 1986
41 min · 8 tracks · post-punk
Atmospheric post-punk soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting yet melodic listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Thought That Counts — This opening track sets a contemplative tone, combining lush instrumentation with poignant reflections on perception and reality that resonate throughout the album.
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Under the Influence — This song showcases the band's ability to blend driving rhythms with introspective lyrics, illustrating their unique take on personal and societal themes.
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Flying Dreams — A standout due to its ethereal quality, this track explores themes of longing and escape, featuring soaring melodies that elevate the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You'll Never Know
The verse shifts unexpectedly from a reflective tone to an accusatory address, highlighting a conflict between expectation and reality.
This structural pivot adds tension to the narrative, contrasting vulnerability with assertiveness at a crucial moment in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Thought That Counts 6:03
- 2 The Cutting Edge 5:09
- 3 Under the Influence 4:22
- 4 Carried Away 5:09
- 5 You'll Never Know 4:57
- 6 Lost Continent 5:05
- 7 Flying Dreams 5:45
- 8 Pray for Rain 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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