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Smoke & Fiction

X · 2024

28 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A raw blend of punk energy and alternative melodies, capturing both urgency and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of energy
  • introspective yet urgent themes
  • for short commutes
  • engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek slow, reflective pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Smoke & Fiction' was released in August 2024, X had established themselves as a prominent voice in the alternative rock scene, following their acclaimed 2021 album 'Rebel Heart'. This new release marks their third album, showcasing a matured sound while retaining the rebellious spirit that initially garnered them attention. The album arrives at a crucial moment in their career as they explore deeper themes of identity and society.
Stylistic neighbors
The Stooges· Refused· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ruby Church 2:07
  • 2 Sweet Til the Bitter End 2:31
  • 3 The Way It Is 3:29
  • 4 Flipside 3:00
  • 5 Big Black X 3:34
  • 6 Smoke & Fiction 3:04
  • 7 Struggle 2:19
  • 8 Winding Up the Time 2:52
  • 9 Face in the Moon 3:04
  • 10 Baby & All 2:31

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