This Is How It Feels
The Golden Palominos · 1993
60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A fusion of atmospheric rock and rhythmic experimentation that captures a haunting yet introspective soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prison of the Rhythm — This track exemplifies the album's rhythmic complexity, combining driving percussion with expressive vocals that reflect themes of entrapment and liberation.
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This Is How It Feels — The title track serves as a poignant exploration of emotional vulnerability, merging haunting melodies with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply throughout the album.
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Breakdown — With its raw instrumentation and confessional lyrics, this song stands out as a moment of catharsis, capturing a sense of urgency that defines much of the album's emotional landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments for reflection
- lush soundscapes for deep listening
- thought-provoking themes for contemplation
- steady pacing for focused engagement
- emotional resonance in quiet spaces
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is How It Feels marks The Golden Palominos' fifth studio album, following the 1991 release of Pure. By this time, the band had established itself as a collaborative project, featuring various artists and musicians, which enriched their evolving sound. This album further solidified their place within the alternative rock scene of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sonic Youth· My Bloody Valentine· The Velvet Underground
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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These Days
The transition in perspective shifts to a first-person reflection that reveals deeper personal truths about loss and yearning.
This shift in narrative voice adds weight to the emotional experience, emphasizing the narrator's intimacy with their own vulnerabilities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sleepwalk 5:13
- 2 Prison of the Rhythm 4:54
- 3 I'm Not Sorry 5:07
- 4 This Is How It Feels 4:45
- 5 To a Stranger 5:41
- 6 The Wonder 4:55
- 7 Breakdown 4:59
- 8 These Days 4:09
- 9 Rain Holds 5:52
- 10 Twist the Knife 5:21
- 11 Bird Flying 5:54
- 12 A Divine Kiss 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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