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The Threeep

Matt Pond PA · 2010

30 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that invites listeners to linger on each haunting note.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Colour Out of Space — This track exemplifies the album’s lyrical depth, featuring vivid imagery that evokes themes of isolation and longing within a lush instrumental backdrop.
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    Remains — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about memory and loss, this song encapsulates the emotional core of the album.
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    Calls From Canada — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo contrasted with reflective lyrics, showcasing Pond’s skill at blending melancholy with moments of brightness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm melodies for introspection
  • contemplative moments of pause
  • gentle soundscapes for focus

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid EP that showcases the artist's style but isn't a defining work in their catalog.
Career context
By the time 'The Threeep' was released in 2010, Matt Pond PA had already established a solid following within the indie rock scene, following their earlier albums such as 'Several Arrows Later' in 2005. This album marked a continuation of their reflective songwriting style while also exploring new sonic textures, suggesting a phase of artistic maturation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Paper Kites· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Starting 3:51
  • 2 The Colour Out of Space 3:45
  • 3 Stopping 3:22
  • 4 Remains 5:36
  • 5 Some Debris 2:12
  • 6 Calls From Canada 3:11
  • 7 Ruins 3:47
  • 8 The Wrong Man 2:09
  • 9 Remember Me 2:55

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