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One Sock Missing

Grifters · 1993

44 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Eclectic guitar riffs entwine with lo-fi production and off-kilter melodies, creating a hauntingly surreal alternative rock landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    She Blows Blasts of Static — This track exemplifies the band's knack for blending dissonant instrumentation with catchy hooks, making it a standout for its experimental edge.
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    Tupelo Moan — With its atmospheric layers and introspective lyrics, this song captures the essence of the album's surreal quality and emotional depth.
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    Shark — The frenetic pace and biting commentary in Shark highlight the band's ability to combine humor with darker themes, representing their unique narrative style.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Sain

    The bridge shifts unexpectedly to a moment of reflection on personal loss amidst chaotic imagery.

    This shift from chaos to introspection serves as a pivotal contrast in the song, emphasizing the emotional weight behind seemingly disjointed thoughts.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bummer 2:53
  • 2 She Blows Blasts of Static 4:04
  • 3 Shark 4:16
  • 4 Teenage Jesus 3:02
  • 5 'Side 2:50
  • 6 #1 1:16
  • 7 Tupelo Moan 5:06
  • 8 Wonder 1:20
  • 9 Corolla Hoist 4:02
  • 10 Encrusted 2:19
  • 11 The Casual Years 3:19
  • 12 Sain 2:28
  • 13 Just Passing Out 3:21
  • 14 I Arise 4:35

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