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Released 40 years ago

September Bowl of Green

The Grapes of Wrath · 1986

60 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock blends jangly guitars with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective and atmospheric soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Misunderstanding — Opening the album with a bright melody and catchy hooks, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound while addressing themes of miscommunication in relationships.
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    Breaks My Heart — This song showcases the band's lyrical depth and emotional resonance, combining poignant storytelling with an engaging instrumental arrangement that highlights their musicality.
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    Love Comes Around — With its infectious chorus and dreamy instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend upbeat melodies with reflective lyrics about love and connection.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Breaks My Heart

    A moment shifts from introspection to a vivid recounting of heartbreak while describing the aftermath of a painful breakup.

    The narrative transition here emphasizes vulnerability, contrasting personal pain against a backdrop of lush melodies.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Misunderstanding 2:28
  • 2 Love Comes Around 3:39
  • 3 Breaks My Heart 5:49
  • 4 A Dream (About You) 3:07
  • 5 Didn’t You Say Something 4:57
  • 6 And I Know 4:45
  • 7 Self‐Abuse 3:40
  • 8 Umbrella 4:03
  • 9 Realistic Birds 5:39
  • 10 See Her Go 3:30
  • 11 Lay Out the Trap 4:28
  • 12 Down to the Wire 4:04
  • 13 Laughing Out Loud 4:15
  • 14 Breaks My Heart (live) 5:46

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