III cover

III

Shiny Toy Guns · 2012

43 min · 11 tracks · new wave

Ethereal synths blend with emotive vocals to create a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • emotive vocals with ethereal layers
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2012, 'III' is Shiny Toy Guns' third studio album, following their 2008 release, 'Season of Poison.' The band was navigating a transitional phase with lineup changes, including the departure of lead vocalist Carah Faye Charnow, which influenced the album's direction and sound. This album marked their attempt to redefine their sonic identity amidst these changes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Naked and Famous· Chvrches· Passion Pit

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Somewhere to Hide 3:22
  • 2 Waiting Alone 3:14
  • 3 Carrie 3:50
  • 4 If I Lost You 4:13
  • 5 Speaking Japanese 3:06
  • 6 Mercy 4:25
  • 7 Wait for Me 5:51
  • 8 Fading Listening 3:26
  • 9 The Sun 3:15
  • 10 E V A Y 5:20
  • 11 Take Me Back to Where I Was 3:57

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