The Hope That Kills You
Palm Springs · 2010
43 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
An intricate blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Start Fires — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of urgency with its driving rhythm and evocative lyrics about igniting change and confronting fears.
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No More Shall We Be — This song features haunting melodies paired with reflective lyrics that delve into themes of resignation and hope, making it stand out as a poignant centerpiece.
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Blood And Water — With its rich instrumentation and emotionally charged narrative, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of human relationships and emotional struggles.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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There Is Nothing Left To Love
The bridge shifts from descriptive imagery to stark realization about emptiness in relationships.
This transition underscores the emotional weight of the song, revealing a moment where hope gives way to an unsettling acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Start Fires 4:04
- 2 No More Shall We Be 3:27
- 3 Still Life 3:28
- 4 The Constellation 3:45
- 5 Free Atlas 3:36
- 6 Taint And Trespass 3:09
- 7 Candy Milk 4:12
- 8 Blood And Water 3:55
- 9 The Harm Still Hidden 3:40
- 10 There Is Nothing Left To Love 4:16
- 11 Bury Me Not 5:56
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