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The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left

Kiss Kiss · 2007

45 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of chaotic melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the spirit of indie rock's experimental edge.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Best Mistake — This opener sets the tone with its energetic rhythms and catchy hooks, exemplifying the band's knack for blending urgency with melodic intricacy.
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    Hate — A standout track that juxtaposes aggressive instrumentation with reflective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes.
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    If They Only Knew — This lengthy piece encapsulates the album's thematic depth, weaving a narrative that explores vulnerability with a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • emotional weight in every track
  • extended climax for deep engagement
  • dynamic flow with surprises

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • seek uniform, predictable structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left marked Kiss Kiss's second studio album, following their debut, Reality vs. the Optimist. At this point, the band was exploring a more ambitious sound that incorporated elements of avant-garde and post-rock while refining their distinct style.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Cranberries

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Best Mistake 2:54
  • 2 Plague #11 2:25
  • 3 Haunted by the Beauty of an Imperfection 0:36
  • 4 All They Draw 2:56
  • 5 Innocent I 2:23
  • 6 Innocent II 3:31
  • 7 IIIIIIIIIII 2:23
  • 8 Hate 4:04
  • 9 Through the Day 2:59
  • 10 If They Only Knew 5:00
  • 11 Virus 15:57

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