This Is Not The Green Fury
Matt Pond PA · 2001
9 min · 4 tracks · indie rock
A lush tapestry of melodic indie rock interwoven with introspective lyrics and subtle instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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A List of Sound — This opening track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of perception and reality through its layered melodies and contemplative lyrics.
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Night's End — Here, the narrative shifts toward vulnerability, presenting an introspective look at endings and closure through evocative imagery.
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Measure 4 — The brevity of this piece contrasts with its emotional depth, illustrating how fleeting moments can carry significant weight in personal reflection.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Matt Pond PA's reputation in indie rock.
- Career context
- This Is Not The Green Fury is Matt Pond PA's debut full-length album, released in 2001 after a series of EPs. At this point, the band was starting to carve out their niche within the indie rock scene, following their earlier work that showcased Pond's distinctive songwriting style. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent releases and established their presence in the music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Paper Kites· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Night's End
As the song crescendos towards its conclusion, it shifts from a reflective tone to one of acceptance about life's inevitable transitions.
This transition underscores a pivotal moment in the song, where acceptance becomes a central theme, marking a departure from earlier hesitations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A List of Sound 3:29
- 2 1.03 1:04
- 3 Night's End 2:40
- 4 Measure 4 2:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Give Up
The Postal Service
Shares lush melodies and introspective lyrics with an electronic twist, for late-night listening.
Transatlanticism
Death Cab for Cutie
Both albums feature rich instrumentation and emotional depth, capturing a sense of longing and introspection.
Seven Swans
Sufjan Stevens
Combines intricate arrangements with personal lyricism, creating a similarly reflective atmosphere.
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