The Metal West
Kid Icarus · 2005
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic arrangements merge punk energy with introspective storytelling, creating a vivid landscape of American life and discontent.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Metal West — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of identity and place through a blend of haunting melodies and stark imagery, making it a centerpiece of the collection.
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A Retail Hell — This track delivers a biting commentary on consumer culture with frenetic energy that contrasts sharply with its bleak subject matter, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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Marlowe's Blues — With its melancholic tone and reflective lyrics, this song stands out as a poignant moment on the album, highlighting themes of loss and longing.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Beekeepers on the Edge of Town
A transition occurs when the perspective shifts from an observational tone to a more personal reflection on isolation in urban life.
This change deepens emotional engagement by moving from general commentary to an intimate portrayal of loneliness amidst societal hustle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beekeepers on the Edge of Town 2:52
- 2 A Retail Hell 1:54
- 3 My Anthracite Headache 3:46
- 4 Marlowe's Blues 2:17
- 5 The Metal West 7:06
- 6 The Murderess 4:41
- 7 700 Angry Ghosts 3:43
- 8 White Church Rd 3:34
- 9 Perils of Dating in 1899 1:53
- 10 Field Song and Record 4:10
- 11 Her Song for Beth and the Sideshow 5:41
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