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Strike! Up the Band

The Scaramanga Six · 2002

50 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A chaotic blend of art rock and alternative sounds, driven by theatrical narratives and unconventional song structures.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Wrath of the Mighty — This track showcases the band's knack for combining intricate melodies with powerful lyrical themes, encapsulating the album's dramatic flair and energetic delivery.
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    Too Cool for School — With its catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's playful yet pointed critique of societal norms, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Ladies and Gentlemen — As the longest track on the album, it serves as a grand finale that brings together various motifs explored throughout the record, highlighting their ambitious scope.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Six Six Six 0:41
  • 2 The Wrath of the Mighty 4:05
  • 3 Pressure Cage 2:43
  • 4 You Do, You Die! 2:47
  • 5 Bane of My Life 4:10
  • 6 Elemental 4:48
  • 7 Too Cool for School 2:53
  • 8 Rush of Blood 3:16
  • 9 Stray Dog 3:42
  • 10 Big in a Small Town 4:13
  • 11 Grasp the Candle 3:08
  • 12 The Continuing Saga of the Scaramanga Six 3:39
  • 13 The Lingering Death of the Scaramanga Six 3:34
  • 14 Ladies and Gentlemen 6:29

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