Midnight Sun cover

Midnight Sun

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger

49 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A dreamy blend of psychedelic folk with whimsical melodies and introspective lyrics that invite listeners into a surreal soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Xanadu — This track encapsulates the album's ethereal quality with its swirling harmonies and vivid imagery, reflecting a longing for escapism that permeates the record.
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    Midnight Sun — The title track stands out with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, serving as a centerpiece that ties together the overarching themes of light and shadow.
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    Don't Look Back Orpheus — This song showcases the duo's ability to blend storytelling with evocative instrumentation, drawing parallels between mythological themes and contemporary experiences.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Last Call

    The moment shifts from a reflective tone to a more urgent plea as the narrator confronts fleeting time and missed opportunities.

    This transition highlights the tension between nostalgia and urgency, emphasizing the emotional weight carried throughout the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Too Deep 2:30
  • 2 Xanadu 3:13
  • 3 Animals 4:19
  • 4 Johannesburg 3:48
  • 5 Midnight Sun 3:43
  • 6 Last Call 6:02
  • 7 The Devil You Know 3:30
  • 8 Golden Earrings 4:24
  • 9 Great Expectations 4:40
  • 10 Poor Paul Getty 2:57
  • 11 Don't Look Back Orpheus 3:52
  • 12 Moth to a Flame 6:45

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