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The Lateness of the Hour

Eric Matthews · 1997

45 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements intertwines with introspective lyrics and gentle melodies, creating a serene indie rock experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    My Morning Parade — This track encapsulates the album's dreamy atmosphere with its lush melodic lines and thoughtful lyrics that evoke a sense of longing.
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    Becomes Dark Blue — The song features an intricate arrangement that showcases Matthews' ability to blend orchestral elements seamlessly into indie rock, enhancing its emotional depth.
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    No Gnashing Teeth — As the closing track, it delivers a poignant conclusion to the album with reflective lyrics and a haunting melody that lingers in the listener's mind.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Everything So Real

    A shift occurs in the chorus when the perspective changes from third person to directly addressing a lost connection, amplifying the emotional weight.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ideas That Died That Day 3:59
  • 2 My Morning Parade 4:19
  • 3 Pair of Cherry 2:24
  • 4 To Clear the Air 2:44
  • 5 Yes, Everyone 2:31
  • 6 Everything So Real 4:45
  • 7 Becomes Dark Blue 4:25
  • 8 The Pleasant Kind 4:00
  • 9 Gilded Cages 3:08
  • 10 Dopeyness 2:50
  • 11 Since the Wheel Free 3:34
  • 12 Festival Fun 1:45
  • 13 No Gnashing Teeth 5:03

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