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Fifteen Quiet Years

Rodan · 2013

48 min · 9 tracks · post-hardcore

A textured exploration of post-hardcore that melds introspective melodies with intricate, heavy instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Darjeeling — Opening with intricate guitar work and atmospheric vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's reflective journey through melancholy and complexity.
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    Milk and Melancholy — This song encapsulates the emotional core of the album, blending haunting melodies with poignant lyrics that explore themes of loss and nostalgia.
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    Exoskeleton — With its extended runtime, this track showcases Rodan's experimentation with dynamics, building tension and release that exemplifies their signature sound.
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    Before the Train — The closing piece serves as an epic culmination of the album's themes, featuring a gradual build-up that mirrors the passage of time and reflection.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Milk and Melancholy

    A poignant shift occurs when the lyrics confront memories directly, moving from abstract reflections to vivid imagery of loss.

    This transition deepens the emotional impact by grounding previously ethereal themes in specific moments, enriching listener connection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Darjeeling 4:09
  • 2 Milk and Melancholy 3:11
  • 3 Tron 2:28
  • 4 Shiner 2:23
  • 5 Tooth Fairy 5:42
  • 6 Exoskeleton 7:34
  • 7 Sangre 6:22
  • 8 Big Things, Small Things 5:52
  • 9 Before the Train 10:45

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