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If You Want Blood

Matt Pond PA · 2007

20 min · 5 tracks · indie rock

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic indie rock that evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia.

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 want

  • seekers of longer epics
  • prefer high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'If You Want Blood' is Matt Pond PA's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Several Arrows Later.' At this point in his career, Matt Pond was refining his sound and lyrical depth, solidifying his place in the indie rock scene while exploring themes of love and loss.
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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