Dying Star
Ruston Kelly · 2018
53 min · 14 tracks
A haunting blend of Americana and introspective songwriting that navigates themes of loss and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cover My Tracks — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and wistful melody, encapsulating the struggle of moving forward while grappling with past regrets.
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Son of a Highway Daughter — This track tells a vivid story of familial relationships and personal identity, showcasing Kelly's knack for narrative-driven songwriting layered over a compelling arrangement.
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Mercury — With a more upbeat tempo, this song contrasts the album's darker themes while exploring feelings of fleeting love, highlighting Kelly's versatility as an artist.
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Dying Star — The title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, delving deep into themes of despair and longing, delivered with a hauntingly intimate vocal performance.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just for the Record
A pivotal moment where the narrator confronts their past mistakes directly without evasion or apology.
This candid admission marks a turning point in the songwriting, shifting from reflection to accountability and deepening the emotional weight of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cover My Tracks 3:27
- 2 Mockingbird 4:38
- 3 Son of a Highway Daughter 3:37
- 4 Paratrooper’s Battlecry 4:00
- 5 Faceplant 3:43
- 6 Blackout 4:26
- 7 Big Brown Bus 4:56
- 8 Mercury 3:19
- 9 Anchors 4:10
- 10 Just for the Record 3:42
- 11 Trying to Let Her 3:28
- 12 Jericho 2:53
- 13 Dying Star 5:26
- 14 Brightly Burst Into the Air 1:32
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