Translate Slowly
The Reivers · 1985
37 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A melodic fusion of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate mid-80s indie rock's emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cowboys — This track features infectious melodies and vivid storytelling that captures the album's essence while showcasing the band's knack for narrative-driven lyrics.
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Blue Eyes — With its haunting vocals and layered instrumentation, this song stands out for its emotional weight and showcases the band's lyrical sophistication.
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Legendary Man — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with deeper themes, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Things Don't Change
Midway through the song, the perspective shifts from reflective to confrontational as it addresses unchanging circumstances.
This shift emphasizes a growing tension within the narrative, contrasting resignation with an urgent plea for change.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Araby 2:30
- 2 Cowboys 2:30
- 3 Legendary Man 4:30
- 4 Blue Eyes 2:58
- 5 She Digs Ornette 2:43
- 6 Things Don't Change 4:01
- 7 Translate Slowly 2:56
- 8 Sound and the Fury 2:35
- 9 Without My Sight 3:00
- 10 I Knew 4:35
- 11 Freight Train Rain 2:20
- 12 Hill Country Theme 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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