Slaves' Graves and Ballads
Dirty Projectors · 2004
39 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · art rock
A haunting blend of fragmented melodies and intricate harmonies that evoke a sense of both nostalgia and dislocation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- haunting melodies for introspection
- nostalgic vibes with fragmented harmonies
- short tracks for focused listening
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Slaves' Graves and Ballads' was Dirty Projectors' debut album, marking the beginning of their experimental approach to indie rock. At this time, frontman David Longstreth was exploring innovative song structures and lyrical themes, setting the stage for their future works and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grizzly Bear· Animal Collective· Tune-Yards
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somberly, Kimberly 1:22
- 2 On the Beach 3:40
- 3 (Throw on) The Hazard Lights 4:11
- 4 Slaves’ Graves 3:03
- 5 Grandfather’s Hanging 3:31
- 6 We Are Swaddled 1:25
- 7 Hazard Lights (reprise) 2:02
- 8 A Labor More Restful 3:41
- 9 Unmoved 3:01
- 10 Ladies, You Have Exiled Me 2:54
- 11 Because Your Light Is Turning Green 3:15
- 12 Obscure Wisdom 1:34
- 13 This Weather 2:27
- 14 Since I Opened 3:19
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