Navigational
Centro-Matic · 1999
60 min · 16 tracks · country music
A tapestry of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, blending alternative country with indie rock's raw emotionality.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Hail the Label Scouts — With its catchy chorus and sharp commentary on the music industry, this track encapsulates the band's sardonic wit and melodic sensibility.
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Ruin This With Style — The song features an engaging arrangement and showcases the band's ability to weave poignant storytelling into dynamic instrumentation.
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Ordinary Days — This track stands out for its melancholic reflections on daily life, capturing a sense of longing and introspection that resonates throughout the album.
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The Massacre Went Well — The closing track combines haunting melodies with vivid imagery, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of unease and contemplation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- short tracks for focused listening
- melancholic tones for late nights
- cathartic releases through lyrical depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Navigational' was released in 1999, Centro-Matic had already established themselves as a key player in the indie rock scene following their 1997 debut album 'Redo the Stacks'. This album marked their transition into a more defined sound, showcasing a blend of styles that would come to characterize their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- South San Gabriel· Slobberbone· My Morning Jacket
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ordinary Days
The narrative shifts from mundane details to a deeper realization about personal connections.
This lyrical pivot emphasizes a contrast between everyday life and profound emotional truths, highlighting the band's knack for depth in simplicity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nevermind the Sounds 1:17
- 2 All Hail the Label Scouts 3:50
- 3 Ruin This With Style 5:37
- 4 With Respect to Alcohol 2:54
- 5 Ordinary Days 5:03
- 6 This Vicious Crime 2:43
- 7 Cross You That Way 4:36
- 8 The Ballad of Private Rifle Sound 2:42
- 9 Not Forever Now 4:00
- 10 Numbers One and Three 5:15
- 11 Lasted 'til Today 2:37
- 12 Hazlitt Takes to Shore 2:31
- 13 Line. connection. aim 2:58
- 14 The Panacea Tonight 4:54
- 15 The Massacre Went Well 2:23
- 16 The Beautiful Ones 7:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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