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Clearing the Channel

Sinch · 2005

43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, navigating themes of identity and loss within alternative rock frameworks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Silence Broken — Opening the album with a powerful exploration of communication barriers, this track sets the thematic tone for the entire project.
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    Identity Theft — This song delves into personal struggles with self-perception and societal expectations, embodying the album's introspective nature.
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    The Power of Suggestion — Highlighting the psychological nuances of persuasion, this track showcases the band's lyrical prowess and melodic hooks.
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    What They Mean When They Say — This track artfully dissects ambiguity in communication, serving as a poignant reflection on interpersonal relationships.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • All That's Left Behind

    The final verse shifts to a more hopeful perspective after an exploration of loss, suggesting renewal despite past regrets.

    This transition not only encapsulates the emotional journey of the song but also contrasts earlier despair with a glimmer of optimism.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silence Broken 5:24
  • 2 All That's Left Behind 3:28
  • 3 Identity Theft 3:44
  • 4 The Last Scene 4:20
  • 5 Dead Sentinels 3:24
  • 6 Sails 4:03
  • 7 Vanishing Act 3:25
  • 8 The Power of Suggestion 3:57
  • 9 What They Mean When They Say 4:33
  • 10 One in the Same 4:01
  • 11 Hydroplane 3:18

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