The Closer You Get
Six by Seven · 2000
44 min · 12 tracks · space rock
A swirling mix of atmospheric guitars and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting yet melodic exploration of life's complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eat Junk Become Junk — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and biting social commentary on consumer culture, encapsulating the band's lyrical sharpness.
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England and a Broken Radio — This song features an evocative narrative that paints a vivid picture of disillusionment and nostalgia, showcasing the band's knack for storytelling.
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Overnight Success — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics about the pressures of fame, this track stands out as a critique of instant gratification in modern society.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on life's complexities
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- short bursts of lyrical exploration
- thoughtful soundscapes for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Closer You Get is Six by Seven's third studio album, released in 2000 after their critically acclaimed sophomore effort, The Way I Feel Today. By this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the space rock genre and seeking broader recognition beyond their initial cult following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spiritualized· My Bloody Valentine· The Verve
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eat Junk Become Junk 3:04
- 2 Sawn Off Metallica T-Shirt 2:13
- 3 Ten Places to Die 5:29
- 4 New Year 3:45
- 5 One Easy Ship Away 3:04
- 6 My Life Is an Accident 4:42
- 7 Don't Wanna Stop 2:00
- 8 Slab Square 2:32
- 9 England and a Broken Radio 5:21
- 10 Another Love Song 5:01
- 11 Overnight Success 4:28
- 12 100 & Something Foxhall Road 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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