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Mütter

Maria Doyle Kennedy · 2007

46 min · 13 tracks

An eclectic blend of haunting melodies and sharp lyrics that explore themes of motherhood, intimacy, and identity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Mother — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes by weaving together poignant reflections on maternal relationships and identity through evocative imagery.
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    Fuckability — With its bold title and confrontational lyrics, this track challenges societal norms regarding female desirability, making a provocative statement about gender and self-worth.
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    Swoon — The closing track combines delicate instrumentation with deeply introspective lyrics, leaving listeners with a sense of vulnerability and emotional resolution that encapsulates the album's journey.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Fuckability

    A striking shift occurs when the song directly addresses the concept of female objectification without reservation.

    This direct engagement with societal expectations creates a powerful critique that underlines the album's feminist perspective.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unbelievable 2:21
  • 2 Mother 5:29
  • 3 Fuckability 3:05
  • 4 Ghost Guitar 1:19
  • 5 Skin 3:29
  • 6 Call Me 3:58
  • 7 Here You Come 2:11
  • 8 Seven More Times 4:35
  • 9 Pattern 2:36
  • 10 Forty Days 3:47
  • 11 Stuck 3:56
  • 12 Opera 3:37
  • 13 Swoon 5:33

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