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Free The Pterodactyl Three

Hot Club de Paris · 2011

43 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A playful blend of quirky indie rock and sharp lyrical wit that dances through themes of youth and disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fuck You, the Truth! — This track exemplifies the band's sardonic humor and biting social commentary, blending lively rhythms with a confrontational lyrical stance.
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    The Rise and Fall of the High School Suicide Cluster Band — A standout track that captures the essence of youthful angst and dark humor, reflecting on the pressures faced by adolescents with an infectious melody.
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    I’m Not in Love and Neither Are You — Opening with a catchy hook, this song encapsulates the band's knack for pairing upbeat sounds with introspective lyrics about modern relationships.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Rise and Fall of the High School Suicide Cluster Band

    The narrative shifts from reflective melancholy to an energetic chorus that celebrates resilience amidst despair.

    By juxtaposing heavy themes with an uplifting musical backdrop, the writing effectively captures the paradox of teenage experience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I’m Not in Love and Neither Are You 3:10
  • 2 The Rise and Fall of the High School Suicide Cluster Band 3:18
  • 3 Fuck You, the Truth! 3:19
  • 4 Biggie Smalls and the Ghetto Slams 3:32
  • 5 Free the Pterodactyl 3 4:06
  • 6 Dance a Ragged Dance 4:26
  • 7 Dog Tired at the Spring Dance Marathon 3:16
  • 8 They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? 2:40
  • 9 The White Town Express (Get High, Stay Low) 4:11
  • 10 Three Albums in and Still No Ballad 3:44
  • 11 Noses Blazing 2:11
  • 12 Extra Time, Sudden Death 5:59

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