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Silt

Mistle Thrush · 1995

58 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and intricate instrumentation that evokes a sense of introspection and natural beauty.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cicada — This track exemplifies the album's lush sound with its layered instrumentation and contemplative lyrics, capturing the essence of nature's cyclical beauty.
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    Wake Up (The Sleep Song) — With its dreamlike qualities and haunting vocal delivery, this song stands out as a poignant exploration of awakening and self-discovery.
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    The Honey Trip — At nearly ten minutes long, this epic track showcases the band's ability to build tension through dynamic shifts, making it a centerpiece of the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Some Poet

    A shift occurs when the lyrics begin to address artistic creation directly, intertwining personal narrative with broader existential themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Freshwater 2:14
  • 2 Flowereyed 4:20
  • 3 One Sixth 0:42
  • 4 Cicada 5:51
  • 5 Overpass 4:20
  • 6 Some Poet 5:02
  • 7 Wake Up (The Sleep Song) 5:59
  • 8 Silt 1:04
  • 9 Red Caboose 4:01
  • 10 Shine Away 6:20
  • 11 The Shy and My Hands 5:22
  • 12 The Honey Trip 9:26
  • 13 Bloom 3:20

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