The Bullet Within cover

The Bullet Within

Birdeatsbaby · 2014

41 min · 12 tracks

The album weaves theatrical melodies with dark, introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere that is both haunting and captivating.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Drinking in the Day — This track exemplifies the band's eclectic sound with its mix of upbeat rhythms and darkly humorous lyrics, embodying the album's thematic contrast.
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    Ghosts — A standout moment on the album, 'Ghosts' captures an eerie atmosphere while exploring themes of memory and loss through its haunting melodies.
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    The Lighthouse — 'The Lighthouse' serves as a climactic closing track that encapsulates the album's emotional depth, merging poignant lyrics with powerful instrumentation.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Spiders

    The imagery shifts from mundane to nightmarish as everyday concerns transform into overwhelming anxieties throughout the verses.

    This moment illustrates a stark transition in tone that emphasizes vulnerability amidst chaos, effectively capturing the album's darker themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Bullet 4:07
  • 2 Drinking in the Day 3:44
  • 3 Enemies Like Me 5:54
  • 4 Ghosts 3:29
  • 5 Hands of Orlac 3:25
  • 6 Into the Black 1:09
  • 7 Interlude 0:57
  • 8 Tenterhooks 3:27
  • 9 Spiders 3:53
  • 10 The Lighthouse 3:57
  • 11 My Arms Will Open Wide 3:42
  • 12 Silence 4:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata