Released 10 years ago
Real Enemies
Darcy James Argue · 2016
78 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A complex tapestry of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies, weaving together themes of paranoia and distrust.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Enemy Within — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and thematic depth, encapsulating the internal struggles of trust and fear that pervade the album.
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Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars — Combining intricate brass arrangements with tense harmonies, this piece effectively conveys a sense of looming conflict and societal paranoia.
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Crisis Control — This track showcases Argue's ability to blend complex time signatures with evocative melodies, mirroring the chaos depicted in the title.
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Who Do You Trust? — The climactic tension in this piece reflects the overarching themes of skepticism in relationships, making it a pivotal moment within the narrative arc of the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Enemy Within
A shift occurs where the narrative voice becomes accusatory, challenging listeners to confront their own vulnerabilities directly.
This choice to directly engage the audience breaks the fourth wall, making the theme of self-doubt even more personal and immediate.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Are Here 8:06
- 2 The Enemy Within 4:37
- 3 Dark Alliance 7:04
- 4 Trust No One 5:20
- 5 Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars 6:47
- 6 Best Friends Forever 4:26
- 7 The Hidden Hand 6:15
- 8 Casus Belli 5:37
- 9 Crisis Control 7:02
- 10 Apocalypse Is a Process 5:47
- 11 Never a Straight Answer 7:27
- 12 Who Do You Trust? 4:17
- 13 You Are Here (reprise) 6:01
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