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Crookt, Crackt, or Fly

Gastr del Sol · 1994

45 min · 8 tracks · post-rock

A haunting blend of minimalist soundscapes and intricate guitar work invites listeners into a world of quiet introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Work From Smoke — This expansive track showcases the band's ability to weave intricate melodies through extended arrangements, creating an immersive listening experience that highlights their distinctive sound.
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    Every Five Miles — With its complex interplay between silence and sound, this track exemplifies Gastr del Sol's experimental ethos and challenges traditional song structures.
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    The Wrong Soundings — As the longest piece on the album, it serves as a bold exploration of dissonance and atmosphere, encapsulating the band's unique approach to composition and sonic experimentation.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Is That a Rifle When It Rains?

    The shift from abstract imagery to a direct observation creates an unsettling contrast that challenges perceptions of reality.

    This moment marks a departure from the album's generally abstract lyrical style, grounding it in a tangible situation that evokes deeper reflection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wedding in the Park 1:02
  • 2 Work From Smoke 12:59
  • 3 Parenthetically 0:51
  • 4 Every Five Miles 7:49
  • 5 Thos. Dudley Ah! Old Must Dye 2:40
  • 6 Is That a Rifle When It Rains? 1:29
  • 7 The C in Cake 3:36
  • 8 The Wrong Soundings 14:49

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