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The Golden Dove

Mary Timony · 2002

38 min · 12 tracks · noise pop

A kaleidoscopic blend of noise pop and folk-inflected melodies that invites listeners into a surreal and whimsical landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Look a Ghost in the Eye — This opening track establishes the album's eerie tone with its haunting lyrics and layered instrumentation, effectively setting the stage for what follows.
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    Blood Tree — Combining ethereal vocals with intricate guitar work, this track exemplifies Timony’s knack for blending darkness with beauty, making it a standout moment.
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    Musik and Charming Melodee — This song showcases a playful yet introspective side of Timony’s songwriting, featuring whimsical melodies that contrast with more serious thematic undertones.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Mirror

    The moment shifts from self-reflection to an unsettling confrontation with identity, creating tension through its juxtaposition of light and dark imagery.

    By alternating between introspective verses and striking visual contrasts, this moment captures the internal struggle while emphasizing the broader theme of self-perception.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Look a Ghost in the Eye 2:28
  • 2 The Mirror 2:38
  • 3 Blood Tree 3:07
  • 4 Dr. Cat 2:33
  • 5 The Owl’s Escape 3:02
  • 6 Musik and Charming Melodee 4:37
  • 7 14 Horses 3:00
  • 8 Magic Power 2:21
  • 9 The White Room 2:44
  • 10 Ant’s Dance 3:54
  • 11 Dryad and the Mule 2:09
  • 12 Ash and Alice 5:21

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