Released 10 years ago
Real Emotion
Paper Route · 2016
55 min · 16 tracks · indie rock
A blend of atmospheric indie rock layered with introspective lyrics and rich, textured instrumentals that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Writing on the Wall — This track features haunting melodies paired with poignant lyrics about confronting personal truths, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Real Emotion — The title track serves as a powerful anthem of vulnerability and self-acceptance, showcasing the band's growth and thematic focus throughout the album.
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Chariots — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song illustrates the struggle between aspiration and reality, resonating deeply with listeners seeking hope amidst challenges.
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Bleary — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and haunting instrumentation, effectively conveying feelings of uncertainty and longing that permeate throughout the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Real Emotion
The moment shifts from external observations to an intimate confession about embracing one's true self amidst societal expectations.
This transition deepens the personal connection, contrasting earlier themes of disconnection with a raw acceptance that anchors the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:43
- 2 Writing on the Wall 3:08
- 3 Pretend 3:40
- 4 Chariots 4:36
- 5 Untitled 4:09
- 6 Blue Collar Daydream 1:53
- 7 Real Emotion 4:40
- 8 Mona Lisa 3:47
- 9 Second Place 4:44
- 10 Laugh About It 3:28
- 11 Lara 1:15
- 12 Zhivago 3:03
- 13 Bleary 4:10
- 14 Balconies 4:14
- 15 Love Is Red (With Every Shade of Blue) 2:33
- 16 Vanisher 5:27
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