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Released 16 years ago this November

Varuna

The Republic of Wolves · 2010

59 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a lush tapestry that evokes both introspection and grandeur.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Woolen Blankets — This track embodies the album's emotional core, blending haunting vocals with rich instrumentation that captures a sense of warmth amidst vulnerability.
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    Monologues — With its reflective lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song showcases the band's ability to weave storytelling into their musical fabric, making it a standout piece.
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    Greek Fire — This track's intricate guitar work and layered harmonies highlight the band's growth in composition, serving as a pivotal moment in the album's narrative arc.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Monologues

    The lyrics shift perspective midway through the song, introducing phrases that directly confront personal insecurities.

    This change in address deepens the emotional impact, allowing listeners to engage with the internal dialogue that unfolds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Varuna 3:39
  • 2 Woolen Blankets 5:02
  • 3 Sea Smoke 3:46
  • 4 Oarsman 5:15
  • 5 Pitch and Resin 4:12
  • 6 Monologues 7:12
  • 7 Tuez le tous, Dieu reconnaitra les siens 2:52
  • 8 Greek Fire 5:41
  • 9 The Attic 3:57
  • 10 You Missed the Point 3:30
  • 11 Grounded, I Am Traveling Light 5:39
  • 12 Tanzih 4:33
  • 13 Tashbih 4:40

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