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Hesitation Wounds

Sleep · 2009

43 min · 13 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A dissonant blend of introspective lyrics and gritty production, creating an atmosphere of haunting vulnerability.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Day Dreamer — This track encapsulates the album's central themes of introspection and uncertainty, blending melodic hooks with thoughtful verses that invite deep reflection.
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    Hesitation Wounds — The title track stands out with its poignant exploration of emotional struggle, showcasing Sleep's ability to fuse personal narrative with compelling soundscapes.
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    Talk About It — With its brisk tempo and incisive lyrics, this track highlights the tension between vulnerability and the desire for connection, making it a pivotal moment on the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Day Dreamer

    A verse shifts from abstract notions of dreams to a stark confrontation with reality, revealing the friction between aspirations and everyday life.

    This structural shift enhances the emotional weight of the song, illustrating how dreams can often clash with harsh realities.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:30
  • 2 Day Dreamer 4:41
  • 3 Talk About It 2:34
  • 4 Who to Point the Finger At 1:55
  • 5 Ginelli 4:06
  • 6 Spent 4:05
  • 7 Orchestra of Strangers 4:38
  • 8 Hesitation Wounds 3:50
  • 9 Commercial 0:31
  • 10 Lothar 3:57
  • 11 Get It 3:41
  • 12 So Far 3:52
  • 13 Roll Call 4:19

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