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Play Dead

Astrid · 2001

46 min · 14 tracks · indie pop

Bright melodies weave through introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of wistfulness and nostalgia in indie pop's early 2000s landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Crying Boy — This track captures the essence of the album with its haunting melody and deeply personal lyrics exploring themes of vulnerability and introspection. Its emotional resonance sets it apart as a standout moment.
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    Play Dead — The title track encapsulates the album's overall mood, blending catchy instrumentation with a sense of longing that reflects the complexities of youth and identity.
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    Hard to Be a Person — Delivering a raw and candid look at self-doubt, this song's straightforward lyrics and driving rhythm exemplify the band's knack for combining sincerity with infectious energy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It Never Happened 2:27
  • 2 Tick Tock 3:17
  • 3 Wrong for You 3:36
  • 4 Crying Boy 2:57
  • 5 Alas 3:12
  • 6 Play Dead 2:44
  • 7 Fat Girl 2:37
  • 8 Just One Name 4:21
  • 9 Hard to Be a Person 2:18
  • 10 Paper 3:12
  • 11 Modes of Transport 3:05
  • 12 What You're Thinking 2:21
  • 13 Taken for Granted 3:16
  • 14 Horror Movies 6:46

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