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Time Is a Machine

Listener · 2013

30 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

A reflective blend of indie rock with poignant lyrics that explore existential themes and human resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • gradual development of themes
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • existential musings for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone tracks over flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'Time Is a Machine' is Listener's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Wooden Heart'. At this point in their career, Listener was solidifying their unique sound, characterized by spoken word elements combined with melodic instrumentation, which continued to evolve from their earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eyes to the Ground for Change 3:11
  • 2 Good News First 3:59
  • 3 Not Today 4:25
  • 4 Tornadoes 4:11
  • 5 I Think It's Called Survival 2:35
  • 6 Everything Sleeps 3:22
  • 7 There Are Wrecking Balls Inside Us 3:31
  • 8 It Will All Happen the Way It Should 5:10

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