Dual Hawks
Centro-Matic · 2008
90 min · 23 tracks · country music
An expansive blend of melancholic melodies and intricate arrangements that evoke a sense of yearning and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Remind Us Alive — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with haunting melodies and reflective lyrics that speak to themes of existence and memory.
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Every Single Switch — With its infectious rhythm and compelling narrative, this song serves as a standout moment that showcases Centro-Matic's ability to blend energy with introspective lyrics.
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The Arc and the Cusp — The closing track offers a sweeping orchestration paired with poignant lyrics, making it a fitting end to an album rich in thematic exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet nostalgia in every track
- long-form exploration of emotions
- reflective listening for quiet moments
- intertwined melodies with introspective lyrics
- patient unfolding with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Dual Hawks' was released in January 2008, Centro-Matic had established themselves as a seminal band within the indie rock and alternative country scenes. This album arrived after their critically acclaimed release 'Fort Recovery' in 2006, further solidifying their reputation for crafting emotionally resonant music with complex instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- South San Gabriel· Slobberbone· My Morning Jacket
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Rat Patrol and DJs 2:47
- 2 Two Seats Gold Reserved 3:56
- 3 Quality Strange 2:28
- 4 Remind Us Alive 6:37
- 5 Every Single Switch 4:38
- 6 I, the Kite 3:04
- 7 Strychnine, Breathless Ways 1:57
- 8 All Your Farewells 5:03
- 9 Counting the Scars 2:58
- 10 Twenty-Four 4:43
- 11 A Critical Display of Snakes 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Emma Jane 4:59
- 2 Kept on the Sly 5:06
- 3 When the Angels Will Put Out Their Lights 4:56
- 4 Of Evil / For Evil 3:57
- 5 My Goodbyes 5:23
- 6 Senselessly 3:02
- 7 Corner Cross 2:24
- 8 Trust to Lose 2:29
- 9 The Arc and the Cusp 6:18
- 10 Alabama Crusade 2:05
- 11 Jordana Del Muerto #20 1:47
- 12 From This I Will Awake 5:32
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