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Stranger Ballet

The Poison Control Center · 2011

35 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of jangly guitars and whimsical melodies wrapped in introspective lyrics and adventurous arrangements.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Some Ordinary Vision — This track exemplifies the band's knack for merging pop sensibilities with thoughtful lyricism, showcasing catchy hooks alongside introspective themes.
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    Dracula's Casket — At just over a minute long, this interlude encapsulates the album's playful spirit, serving as a whimsical pause that contrasts the surrounding tracks.
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    Church on Mars — The song combines surreal imagery with driving instrumentation, reflecting the band's ability to create immersive sonic landscapes while exploring existential themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 "Torpedoes on Tuesday,..." 3:57
  • 2 Some Ordinary Vision 3:19
  • 3 Thousand Colors 3:36
  • 4 Dracula's Casket 1:29
  • 5 Seagull 3:47
  • 6 Underground Bed 3:53
  • 7 Born on Date 2:04
  • 8 Porcelain Brain 2:31
  • 9 Church on Mars 2:56
  • 10 Terminal 2:49
  • 11 Reoccurring Kind 4:43

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