The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand cover

The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand

Matt Pond PA · 2013

35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock intertwines introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating an emotive soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • delicate instrumentation for reflection
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand' marked Matt Pond PA's eighth studio album, showcasing a matured sound after their previous release, 'The Dark Leaves' in 2009. At this point, Pond was navigating a transition within the indie rock scene, building on his established reputation while exploring new sonic textures and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
The Paper Kites· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let Me Live 3:42
  • 2 Love to Get Used 3:31
  • 3 Starlet 3:54
  • 4 When the Moon Brings the Silver 3:09
  • 5 Go Where the Leaves Go 3:42
  • 6 Bring Back the Orchestra 3:08
  • 7 Hole in My Heart 3:19
  • 8 Human Beings 3:52
  • 9 The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand 4:28
  • 10 Strafford 2:51

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