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Released 20 years ago

There Be Squabbles Ahead

Stolen Babies · 2006

49 min · 13 tracks · avant-garde metal

A chaotic blend of theatricality and intricate musicianship, merging elements of metal with dark cabaret influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Spill! — Opening with frenetic energy, this track encapsulates the band's theatrical approach while showcasing their technical proficiency and dynamic shifts.
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    So Close — This track features haunting melodies interspersed with aggressive instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to balance contrasting moods effectively.
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    Mind Your Eyes — A standout for its lyrical depth and complex arrangement, this song delves into themes of perception and reality through intricate musical layers.
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    Lifeless — With its extended runtime, this track builds an immersive atmosphere, blending melancholy with heavy riffs to explore existential themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spill! 3:21
  • 2 Awful Fall 3:44
  • 3 Filistata 3:17
  • 4 A Year of Judges 3:20
  • 5 So Close 4:21
  • 6 Tablescrap 3:54
  • 7 Swint? or Slude? 2:16
  • 8 Mind Your Eyes 4:04
  • 9 Lifeless 5:56
  • 10 Tall Tales 3:41
  • 11 Push Button 4:07
  • 12 Gathering Fingers 5:20
  • 13 The Button Has Been Pushed 1:45

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