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Neck of the Woods

Silversun Pickups · 2012

59 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with swirling guitar riffs, creating a lush soundscape that evokes introspection and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional depth
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • lush soundscapes for solitude
  • melancholic melodies that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Neck of the Woods' is Silversun Pickups' third studio album, following their breakout success with 'Swoon' in 2009. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound, which blended dreamy alternative rock with dense instrumentation. The album represents a maturation in their artistic expression, as they explored darker themes and more complex arrangements.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Skin Graph 6:02
  • 2 Make Believe 5:13
  • 3 Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings) 5:10
  • 4 Busy Bees 5:39
  • 5 Here We Are (Chancer) 4:47
  • 6 Mean Spirits 4:49
  • 7 Simmer 6:50
  • 8 The Pit 4:41
  • 9 Dots and Dashes (Enough Already) 5:08
  • 10 Gun‐Shy Sunshine 5:37
  • 11 Out of Breath 5:02

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