The Machine That Made Us
Flotation Toy Warning · 2017
61 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Whimsical melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike soundscape that captures the essence of longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Due to Adverse Weather Conditions All of My Heroes Have Surrendered — This track encapsulates the band's lyrical prowess, weaving complex themes of disillusionment and vulnerability within a lush instrumental backdrop that showcases their evolution.
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When the Boat Comes Inside Your House — With its haunting melody and evocative storytelling, this song exemplifies the band's ability to transform mundane experiences into profound reflections on existence.
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Driving Under the Influence of Loneliness — Clocking in under three minutes, this brief but impactful track distills feelings of isolation into poignant imagery, highlighting the band's knack for emotional resonance even in short form.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everything That Is Difficult Will Come to an End
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective, offering moments of hope amidst earlier despair as it shifts from reflective to assertive tones.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Controlling the Sea 3:27
- 2 Due to Adverse Weather Conditions All of My Heroes Have Surrendered 6:38
- 3 Everything That Is Difficult Will Come to an End 7:49
- 4 A Season Underground 4:59
- 5 I Quite Like It When He Sings 7:30
- 6 King of Foxgloves 5:47
Disc 2
- 1 When the Boat Comes Inside Your House 5:20
- 2 Driving Under the Influence of Loneliness 2:23
- 3 To Live for Longer Slides 4:50
- 4 The Moongoose Analogue 12:36
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