Released 20 years ago
Only an Orchard Away
Box Codax · 2006
6 min · 11 tracks · experimental music
A whimsical blend of experimental melodies and eclectic instrumentation that dances between playful and introspective tones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pollockshields Girls — This opening track introduces the listener to Box Codax's distinctive blend of quirky lyrics and offbeat rhythms, setting the tone for the entire album. Its infectious energy captures the playful spirit that permeates throughout.
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Do It With Charm — With its catchy hooks and engaging narrative, this track exemplifies the band's ability to craft memorable melodies while maintaining an experimental edge. The fusion of simplicity and complexity in its arrangement showcases their artistic intent.
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Red Wine in Tunis — This closing track encapsulates the album’s adventurous spirit, blending lyrical storytelling with an atmospheric soundscape. It leaves listeners with a sense of wanderlust and reflection, tying together themes explored throughout.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Missed Her Kiss
The moment shifts from lighthearted observations to a poignant reflection on missed connections as it builds toward an emotionally charged climax.
This transition deepens the emotional impact, contrasting earlier levity and emphasizing how fleeting moments can haunt one's memory.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pollockshields Girls
- 2 Dogs to the Beaches
- 3 I Swam With the Otter
- 4 Naked Smile 2:55
- 5 Like a Rock
- 6 Do It With Charm
- 7 Rat Boy
- 8 Missed Her Kiss 3:21
- 9 Unemotional Man
- 10 The Game
- 11 Red Wine in Tunis
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