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Havens Dumb

Augie March · 2014

63 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · pop rock

A rich tapestry of introspective lyrics and melodic arrangements that blend indie rock with pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • engaging narratives in every track
  • melodic arrangements for quiet evenings
  • wave-like pacing encourages deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Havens Dumb' is Augie March's first album after a five-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed record 'Watch Me Disappear'. The band aimed to refine their sound while exploring deeper lyrical themes, marking a significant phase of creative evolution for the group in the Australian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Triffids· Crowded House· The Go-Betweens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 AWOL 3:58
  • 2 After the Crack Up 4:16
  • 3 Bastard Time 3:55
  • 4 A Dog Starved 3:49
  • 5 Hobart Obit 4:55
  • 6 Father Jack and Mr. T 4:23
  • 7 St. Helena 5:00
  • 8 The Faking Boy 1:48
  • 9 Definitive History 6:00
  • 10 Villa Adriana 5:36
  • 11 Millenarians' Mirror 3:49
  • 12 Sailing to the Moon 2:55
  • 13 Never Been Sad 7:20
  • 14 The Crime 6:04

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