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Dead Blue

Still Corners · 2016

37 min · 11 tracks · indie pop · synth-pop · dream pop

Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamscape of nostalgia and melancholy.

Why this album works

Best for
dreamy late-night reflections short, immersive listening sessions melancholic atmospheric explorations
Context
When 'Dead Blue' was released in 2016, Still Corners were experiencing a transition after their 2013 album 'Strange Pleasures'. This third studio album marked their continued evolution in the dream pop genre, solidifying their signature sound while exploring darker themes.
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Dead Blue is an album by Still Corners, released in 2016. Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamscape of nostalgia and melancholy. 'Dead Blue' received critical acclaim for its lush production and emotive songwriting, with notable features in publications like NME and The Line of Best Fit. The album further established Still Corners as key players in the contemporary dream pop scene, influencing both new artists and the genre's resurgence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dead Blue sound like?

Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamscape of nostalgia and melancholy. Rooted in indie pop and synth-pop.

What makes Dead Blue by Still Corners notable?

'Dead Blue' received critical acclaim for its lush production and emotive songwriting, with notable features in publications like NME and The Line of Best Fit. The album further established Still Corners as key players in the contemporary dream pop scene, influencing both new artists and the genre's resurgence. When 'Dead Blue' was released in 2016, Still Corners were experiencing a transition after their 2013 album 'Strange Pleasures'. This third studio album marked their continued evolution in the dream pop genre, solidifying their signature sound while exploring darker themes.

Who is Dead Blue for?

Dead Blue works well if you're into dreamy late-night reflections, short, immersive listening sessions and melancholic atmospheric explorations.

How many songs are on Dead Blue?

Dead Blue has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·37:19

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

  • 1 Lost Boys Standout 4:15
  • 2 Currents Standout 3:24
  • 3 Bad Country 3:02
  • 4 Crooked Fingers 4:06
  • 5 Skimming 0:59
  • 6 Down with Heaven and Hell 3:04
  • 7 Downtown Standout 4:01
  • 8 The Fixer 3:10
  • 9 Dreamhorse 3:25
  • 10 Night Walk 5:57
  • 11 River's Edge 1:50

Release Date

September 16, 2016

Genre

dream pop, indie pop, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

37 min 19 sec