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This Gift

Sons and Daughters · 2008

40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A gritty blend of raw guitar riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulate the spirit of indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • gritty melodies for reflective moments
  • for casual gatherings
  • engaging sing-along choruses
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 28, 2008, 'This Gift' is Sons and Daughters' third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort 'The Repulsion Box.' At this stage in their career, the band was refining their sound while maintaining their signature intensity, seeking broader recognition within the UK indie scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gilt Complex 3:38
  • 2 Split Lips 2:18
  • 3 The Nest 4:14
  • 4 Rebel With the Ghost 3:01
  • 5 Chains 2:36
  • 6 This Gift 4:05
  • 7 Darling 3:21
  • 8 Flags 3:07
  • 9 Iodine 3:01
  • 10 The Bell 2:45
  • 11 House in My Head 3:50
  • 12 Goodbye Service 4:37

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