If You Want Blood
Matt Pond PA · 2007
20 min · 5 tracks · indie rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and lush melodies, intertwining indie rock with a sense of longing and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reading — Opening with delicate instrumentation, this track encapsulates the contemplative nature of the EP while introducing themes of introspection and relationship complexities.
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Everything Until the East Coast Ends — This lengthy track combines intricate arrangements with vivid storytelling, illustrating a sense of place and emotional landscapes that permeate the album.
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If You Want Blood — The title track stands out for its direct lyrical appeal and driving rhythm, embodying both vulnerability and a yearning for connection amidst chaos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of introspection
- nostalgic melodies for reflection
- quick emotional catharsis
- late-night contemplative moments
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of longer epics
- prefer high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases artistic maturity but isn't a primary highlight.
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, If You Want Blood marked Matt Pond PA's fifth studio EP, following their 2005 album, Several Arrows Later. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene, building upon a growing fanbase and critical acclaim from previous projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Paper Kites· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reading 3:27
- 2 Magic Boyfriend 2:25
- 3 Everything Until the East Coast Ends 5:47
- 4 If You Live 5:03
- 5 If You Want Blood 4:05
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