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Released 16 years ago this October

Kind Regards

Melissa Reese · 2010

111 min · 27 tracks · hard rock

An eclectic mix of experimental sounds and hard rock energy, weaving intricate rhythms with captivating melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    After Hours — This track exemplifies the album's experimental nature, combining intricate guitar work with atmospheric synths that create a haunting yet captivating soundscape.
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    Children at Play — This song stands out for its playful yet complex arrangement, balancing heavy riffs with lighter melodic sections that showcase Reese's songwriting prowess.
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    Bug Spray — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it allows for an expansive exploration of themes and sound textures, blending hard rock elements with an avant-garde twist.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Year of the Dragon

    The lyrics shift from abstract imagery to a stark and personal reflection on change and self-identity.

    This transition creates a jarring contrast that effectively underscores the theme of transformation throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Authentic Uncle 1:40
  • 2 After Hours 8:47
  • 3 Children at Play 7:09
  • 4 Corn Thins 2:27
  • 5 Dengeness Crab 4:18
  • 6 May You Help Me? 1:37
  • 7 No Idea 3:22
  • 8 Pop Chip 2:57
  • 9 Team Garcia 4:56
  • 10 Zit Ricken 2:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Gonervill PT 1 2:56
  • 2 Gonervill PT 2 3:34
  • 3 Gonervill PT 3 5:04
  • 4 Gonervill PT 4 11:55
  • 5 Gonervill PT 5 4:29
  • 6 Gonervill PT 6 4:23
  • 7 PowPowPow 3:47

Disc 3

  • 1 Bug Spray 11:39
  • 2 Joan 1:48
  • 3 Pac Man 1:33
  • 4 Pea Body 2:05
  • 5 Peak 3:10
  • 6 The Jerk 7:24
  • 7 Weird One 2:37
  • 8 Year of the Dragon 0:58
  • 9 Your Boy 2:32
  • 10 Zico 1:53

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