Hospice
The Antlers · 2009
51 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant narratives, creating a haunting exploration of love and loss.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional build-up haunting exploration of loss intimate late-night listening
- Context
- Released on August 18, 2009, 'Hospice' was The Antlers' breakthrough album, following their 2007 debut 'Uprooted'. This record marked a significant artistic evolution, showcasing the band's shift towards more thematic depth and emotional resonance, particularly through its concept centered around grief and caregiving.
- If you like
- indie rock
Hospice is an album by The Antlers, released in 2009. Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant narratives, creating a haunting exploration of love and loss. 'Hospice' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end best-of lists and solidifying The Antlers' presence in the indie rock scene. Its candid exploration of terminal illness sparked discussions around mental health and emotional vulnerability in music, influencing a wave of artists tackling similar themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hospice sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant narratives, creating a haunting exploration of love and loss. Rooted in indie rock.
What makes Hospice by The Antlers notable?
'Hospice' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end best-of lists and solidifying The Antlers' presence in the indie rock scene. Its candid exploration of terminal illness sparked discussions around mental health and emotional vulnerability in music, influencing a wave of artists tackling similar themes. Released on August 18, 2009, 'Hospice' was The Antlers' breakthrough album, following their 2007 debut 'Uprooted'. This record marked a significant artistic evolution, showcasing the band's shift towards more thematic depth and emotional resonance, particularly through its concept centered around grief and caregiving.
Who is Hospice for?
Hospice works well if you're into wave-like emotional build-up, haunting exploration of loss and intimate late-night listening.
How many songs are on Hospice?
Hospice has 10 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue 2:35
- 2 Kettering Standout 5:10
- 3 Sylvia Standout 5:27
- 4 Atrophy 7:40
- 5 Bear Standout 3:54
- 6 Thirteen 3:11
- 7 Two 5:56
- 8 Shiva 3:45
- 9 Wake 8:44
- 10 Epilogue 5:25
Release Date
August 18, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 47 sec
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