Joan of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain
Joan of Arc · 2004
57 min · 17 tracks · indie rock
Experimental indie rock collides with abstract lyrics and unconventional song structures, creating a disorienting yet captivating listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Questioning Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its witty lyrics and unpredictable structure, encapsulating the band's playful yet serious approach to historical commentary.
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Apocalypse Politics — This track captures the urgency of political discourse through sharp lyrical observations, blending socio-political critique with avant-garde musicality.
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A Half-Deaf Girl Named Echo — The song's introspective narrative and layered instrumentation highlight the band's ability to merge personal storytelling with abstract concepts.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky narratives for curious minds
- short tracks for quick engagement
- disorienting twists and turns
- playful experimentation with structure
- unconventional lyrics for deep thinkers
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward songwriting
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2004, Joan of Arc was in a phase of artistic exploration following their previous album, 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.' This release marked a continuation of their experimental approach, pushing boundaries further with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking themes. Their evolving sound reflected a broader commitment to innovation in the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sea and Cake· Tortoise· Battles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Questioning Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost 3:18
- 2 Apocalypse Politics 2:22
- 3 The Title Track of This Album 1:19
- 4 Queasy Lynn 2:37
- 5 White and Wrong 3:26
- 6 Onomatopoepic Animal Faces 4:21
- 7 A Half-Deaf Girl Named Echo 5:32
- 8 80’s Dance Parties Most of All 1:49
- 9 Deep Rush 1:57
- 10 Gripped by the Lips 4:15
- 11 Fleshy Jeffrey 4:12
- 12 Abigail, Cops, and Animals 4:33
- 13 “Still” From Miss Kate’s Texture Dictionary 2:26
- 14 The Details of the Bomb 4:18
- 15 I Trust a Litter of Kittens Still Keeps the Colosseum 6:20
- 16 The Telephones Have Begun Making Calls 3:30
- 17 The Cash In and Price 1:09
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