If Symptoms Persist, Kill Your Doctor cover

If Symptoms Persist, Kill Your Doctor

Six by Seven · 2007

44 min · 8 tracks · space rock

A sprawling sonic landscape where hypnotic melodies collide with gritty, distorted guitars and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Nations — This opening track sets a dystopian tone with its heavy instrumentation and politically charged lyrics, establishing the album’s thematic direction early on.
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    Liberation — The song features a captivating blend of melodic hooks and urgent rhythms, encapsulating the band's ability to merge introspection with broader social commentary.
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    Enemy — With its driving beat and dark lyrical narrative, this track exemplifies Six by Seven's knack for creating an atmosphere of tension amidst melody.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic melodies with gritty edges
  • immersive soundscapes for contemplation
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • steady pacing for deep listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
  • want concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, If Symptoms Persist, Kill Your Doctor marked Six by Seven's fifth studio album, following their 2005 release, The Way I Feel Today. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a transition from their earlier sound while maintaining their signature space rock aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Spiritualized· My Bloody Valentine· The Verve

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nations 6:20
  • 2 Radio Silence 5:40
  • 3 Liberation 6:29
  • 4 Push 4:54
  • 5 World Army 4:55
  • 6 Enemy 5:30
  • 7 Diplomatique 6:21
  • 8 War Nations 4:27

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