Natural Selections
Brad Laner · 2010
40 min · 11 tracks · shoegaze
A meditative blend of shoegaze textures layered with introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies that transport the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eyes Close — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush sonic layers and reflective lyrics, embodying Laner's signature shoegaze style.
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Crawl Back In — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about introspection, this track highlights Laner's ability to craft emotionally resonant music within dense soundscapes.
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Little Death — At just over a minute long, this interlude captures an intense moment of vulnerability and encapsulates the overarching themes of loss and longing found throughout the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why Did I Do It
The verse shifts from self-reflection to directly questioning past choices, creating a sense of urgency in its inquiry.
This abrupt transition in perspective emphasizes vulnerability, making it one of the most impactful moments on the album as it confronts regret head-on.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyes Close 3:38
- 2 Throat 4:38
- 3 Lancaster 4:28
- 4 Crawl Back In 3:50
- 5 Magnolia Doubles 3:36
- 6 Brain 3:24
- 7 Why Did I Do It 3:46
- 8 Dirty Bugs 3:52
- 9 Vicky 1:12
- 10 Runner 3:43
- 11 Little Death 3:53
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