What makes Sighs Trapped by Liars by Red Krayola notable?

This album marked a significant return for Red Krayola, receiving praise for its innovative approach and deepening their influence within the avant-garde music scene. It was noted for its critical reception in publications like Pitchfork and The Wire, which highlighted its experimental nature. Released in 2007, Sighs Trapped by Liars is Red Krayola's first album in over a decade, following the band's 1995 release, Fingerpainting. After a long hiatus, the band returned to explore more complex and eclectic sounds, showcasing their continued evolution within the psychedelic rock genre.

Who is Sighs Trapped by Liars for?

Sighs Trapped by Liars works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, playful absurdity in lyrics and consistent flow for deep listening.

How many songs are on Sighs Trapped by Liars?

Sighs Trapped by Liars has 13 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Sighs Trapped by Liars

Red Krayola · 2007

51 min · 13 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde psychedelia and experimental soundscapes that challenges conventional song structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Jumping Through the Mirror — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of abstract lyrics and unconventional melodies, weaving together themes of reflection and identity in a disorienting soundscape.
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Four Stars: The Ideal Crew — At over eight minutes long, this track encapsulates the album’s adventurous spirit with its sprawling structure and layered instrumentation that invites multiple listens.
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Sighs Trapped by Liars — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, blending poignant lyrics with a haunting melody that lingers long after it ends.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
playful absurdity in lyrics
consistent flow for deep listening
quirky narratives to ponder
surreal soundscapes for curiosity

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification tracks
prefer straightforward songwriting

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2007, Sighs Trapped by Liars is Red Krayola's first album in over a decade, following the band's 1995 release, Fingerpainting. After a long hiatus, the band returned to explore more complex and eclectic sounds, showcasing their continued evolution within the psychedelic rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors: The Velvet Underground· Captain Beefheart· Pere Ubu

Tracklist

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

1 Fairest of All 2:52
2 Jumping Through the Mirror 4:42
3 Laughing at the Foot of the Cross 4:16
4 Il ne reste qu'a chanter 4:34
5 Hostage 3:00
6 Jerry Fodor's Story 2:50
7 The Big Vacation 3:48
8 Four Stars: The Ideal Crew 8:13
9 Igor Zabel's Song 3:54
10 A Pest 3:24
11 Perfection 2:16
12 Forty Thousand Words on a Chair 3:20
13 Sighs Trapped by Liars 4:41

What to play next

Listen next

Fingerpointing

2008

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Introduction

2006

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