The Bell and the Hammer
This Day and Age · 2004
58 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric tapestry of indie rock and reflective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Bell and the Hammer — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and reflection, showcasing the band's ability to blend poignant lyricism with an expansive soundscape.
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Sara, Poor Sara — This track stands out for its emotional narrative about loss and longing, featuring a haunting melody that complements its lyrical depth.
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Walking Contradictions — With its catchy chorus and introspective verses, this song sharply illustrates the struggle between personal ideals and reality, a recurring theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Always Straight Ahead 5:10
- 2 Second Star to the Right... 4:47
- 3 The Bell and the Hammer 5:14
- 4 More of a Climb, Less of a Walk 6:34
- 5 Sara, Poor Sara 4:47
- 6 Eustace 4:39
- 7 Walking Contradictions 4:44
- 8 Building a Home 4:28
- 9 Winter Winter Spring 3:47
- 10 Practice Makes Better 4:06
- 11 Of Course We've All Seen the Sun 4:41
- 12 All We Thought We Could 5:34
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