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Pale Rider

Ricky Ross · 2005

46 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Reflective melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a soundscape that balances melancholy and warmth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    She Gets Me Inside — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intimate exploration of love and vulnerability, effectively introducing Ross's songwriting style.
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    Boys Break the Things They Love the Most — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, skillfully addressing themes of regret and self-destruction through vivid imagery and relatable narratives.
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    Pale Rider — The title track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, reflecting on themes of loss and resilience that resonate throughout the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • If You've Got the Time It's Gonna Take

    The verses shift from personal reflection to broader societal observation, revealing interconnected struggles.

    This structural choice illustrates how individual experiences echo larger social themes, adding depth to the narrative.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 She Gets Me Inside 3:21
  • 2 Boys Break the Things They Love the Most 3:47
  • 3 If You've Got the Time It's Gonna Take 4:28
  • 4 The Streets Are Covered in Snow 4:04
  • 5 Soundtrack to the Summer 3:48
  • 6 In This World 4:20
  • 7 Pale Rider 3:34
  • 8 Calvary 3:33
  • 9 I Know It's Only Sunday 2:52
  • 10 Kichijoji 5:37
  • 11 History 3:33
  • 12 In the End 3:29

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