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Naught

Stolen Babies · 2012

41 min · 13 tracks · avant-garde metal

Eerie melodies and operatic vocals intertwine with chaotic rhythms, crafting an unsettling yet captivating avant-garde metal experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Never Come Back — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band's distinctive blend of metal and theatricality.
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    Prankster — This track showcases a playful yet dark narrative style, with intricate instrumentation that highlights the band's signature approach to storytelling within their music.
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    Civil Disguise — With its complex arrangements and contrasting moods, this song exemplifies the band’s ability to navigate between chaos and melody, making it a standout piece on the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Swimming Hole

    The imagery shifts from serene to disquieting as the lyrics depict a seemingly idyllic scene that gradually reveals underlying tension.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Never Come Back 2:56
  • 2 Splatter 3:15
  • 3 Second Sleep 3:36
  • 4 Behind the Days 1:43
  • 5 Mousefood 2:43
  • 6 Don't Know 3:41
  • 7 I Woke Up 2:34
  • 8 Swimming Hole 3:29
  • 9 Dried Moat 3:43
  • 10 Prankster 3:47
  • 11 Birthday Song 2:30
  • 12 Civil Disguise 3:14
  • 13 Grubbery (Burnt to a Crisp) 4:37

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