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Restriction

Archive · 2015

56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · trip hop

An atmospheric blend of progressive rock and trip-hop that navigates themes of introspection and emotional complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • atmospheric sound for introspective moments
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • engaging narrative through track flow
  • for reflective late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2015, 'Restriction' marked Archive's return after a four-year hiatus following their album 'With Us Until You're Dead.' This period saw the band exploring darker themes and a more refined sound, as they continued to evolve from their roots in the late 1990s trip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Massive Attack· Portishead· Radiohead

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Feel It 3:16
  • 2 Restriction 4:00
  • 3 Kid Corner 3:39
  • 4 End of Our Days 4:52
  • 5 Third Quarter Storm 5:25
  • 6 Half Built Houses 3:31
  • 7 Riding in Squares 6:34
  • 8 Ruination 3:52
  • 9 Crushed 5:54
  • 10 Black and Blue 3:44
  • 11 Greater Goodbye 6:08
  • 12 Ladders 5:03

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