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Things That Play Themselves

King Snake Roost · 1989

12 tracks · alternative rock

A gritty blend of raw alternative rock and grunge with a lo-fi aesthetic, echoing the angst of late '80s underground music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Worm's Eye View — This track opens the album with a driving rhythm and haunting melodies, setting the tone for the themes of dislocation and introspection that permeate the record.
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    Everything Falls Apart — Featuring a dynamic shift between calm verses and explosive choruses, this track encapsulates the emotional turmoil that defines much of the album's narrative.
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    Acid Heart — This song stands out for its experimental instrumentation and lyrical surrealism, showcasing the band's willingness to push boundaries within the alternative rock genre.
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    Talking Turkey — With its clever wordplay and biting sarcasm, this track highlights the band's lyrical dexterity while maintaining a catchy hook that resonates long after it ends.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Worm's Eye View
  • 2 D.T.'s
  • 3 The Ledge Does Vegas
  • 4 Everything Falls Apart
  • 5 Hammerhead
  • 6 Acid Heart
  • 7 Fried
  • 8 Trogman's Buried
  • 9 Talking Turkey
  • 10 Shunting Yard
  • 11 That Again?
  • 12 Gutterbreath

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