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Loss

Colin MacIntyre · 2001

58 min · 11 tracks

A delicate blend of introspective folk and experimental pop, layered with evocative melodies and haunting instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Instead — This track captures the album's essence through its poignant lyrics and intricate arrangement, reflecting a heartfelt struggle with identity and loss.
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    I Tried — With its catchy chorus and layered instrumentation, this song showcases MacIntyre's ability to blend accessibility with emotional weight, making it a standout piece.
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    Paper Houses / Loss — The closing track serves as an ambitious culmination of the album's themes, combining sweeping melodies with reflective lyrics that linger long after the final note.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • This Is Not Who We Were

    The moment shifts from communal memories to individual disillusionment, highlighting a stark contrast between past ideals and present realities.

    This shift emphasizes the tension between collective nostalgia and personal identity crises, a recurring theme throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Public Service Announcer 4:22
  • 2 Watching Xanadu 4:29
  • 3 Instead 5:42
  • 4 I Tried 4:39
  • 5 This Is Not Who We Were 3:26
  • 6 Barcode Bypass 7:04
  • 7 Only I 4:10
  • 8 Animal Cannabus 4:44
  • 9 Strangeways Inside 4:15
  • 10 Mull Historical Society 4:49
  • 11 Paper Houses / Loss 10:15

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