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Released 30 years ago

Firewater

Silkworm · 1996

59 min · 16 tracks · indie rock

A raw and dynamic blend of punk energy with melodic indie rock sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Firewater' was released in 1996, Silkworm had established themselves as a significant force in the indie rock scene following their previous album, 'In the West'. This record marked their third studio release and showcased their evolving sound as they continued to refine their musical approach and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Cranberries· Jordana

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nerves 3:00
  • 2 Drunk 3:05
  • 3 Wet Firecracker 2:03
  • 4 Slow Hands 5:26
  • 5 Cannibal Cannibal 2:40
  • 6 Tarnished Angel 5:07
  • 7 Quicksand 3:10
  • 8 Ticket Tulane 3:31
  • 9 Swings 3:04
  • 10 Severance Pay 3:10
  • 11 The Lure of Beauty 4:05
  • 12 Miracle Mile 4:13
  • 13 Drag the River 3:08
  • 14 Killing My Ass 4:48
  • 15 Caricature of a Joke 3:19
  • 16 Don't Make Plans This Friday 5:17

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