Hospice cover

Hospice

The Antlers · 2009

51 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant narratives, creating a haunting exploration of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional build-up
  • haunting exploration of loss
  • intimate late-night listening
  • poignant narratives that resonate
  • immersive experience through order

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer standalone single hits

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Bon Iver· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prologue 2:35
  • 2 Kettering 5:10
  • 3 Sylvia 5:27
  • 4 Atrophy 7:40
  • 5 Bear 3:54
  • 6 Thirteen 3:11
  • 7 Two 5:56
  • 8 Shiva 3:45
  • 9 Wake 8:44
  • 10 Epilogue 5:25

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