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Released 33 years ago this October

Manos

The Spinanes · 1993

41 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A blend of lo-fi textures and melodic simplicity, capturing the earnestness of early '90s indie rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Noel, Jonah and Me — This track stands out for its infectious melody paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance personal storytelling with catchy hooks.
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    Spitfire — With its driving rhythm and layered instrumentation, Spitfire exemplifies The Spinanes' knack for creating dynamic contrasts while maintaining emotional depth.
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    Epiphany — This track highlights the band's lyrical introspection and musical exploration, with a longer runtime that allows for greater artistic expression and evolution.
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    Dangle — Dangle features playful yet poignant lyrics that reflect on life's complexities, perfectly encapsulating the album's overall theme of navigating relationships.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Epiphany

    The narrative shifts from reflection to realization during the bridge highlights a turning point in self-awareness.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Entire 2:27
  • 2 Noel, Jonah and Me 3:24
  • 3 Spitfire 3:10
  • 4 I Love that Party with the Monkey Kitty 2:46
  • 5 Uneasy 2:38
  • 6 Epiphany 5:15
  • 7 Manos 4:26
  • 8 Dangle 3:00
  • 9 Basement Galaxy 3:30
  • 10 Grand Prize 3:21
  • 11 Sunday 2:53
  • 12 Shellburn 5:00

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