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.
Why this album works
'Time Is a Machine' received positive reviews from various music critics and contributed to Listener's growing reputation within the indie rock scene. The album showcases their distinctive lyrical narrative style, which has influenced a wave of artists exploring similar thematic depths in their music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments gradual development of themes short tracks for focused listening
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyes to the Ground for Change Standout 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 Standout 3:31
- 8 It Will All Happen the Way It Should Standout 5:10
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