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Wait Long By The River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By

The Drones · 2005

53 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and chaotic blend of post-punk energy and visceral lyrical storytelling drives this Australian alternative rock album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Wait Long By The River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By' marked The Drones' second studio album, following their debut 'Here Come the Lies'. At this point, they were establishing themselves as a formidable force in the Australian music scene, noted for their intense live performances and politically charged lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shark Fin Blues 5:43
  • 2 Baby² 3:34
  • 3 The Best You Can Believe In 7:35
  • 4 Locust 6:40
  • 5 You Really Don’t Care 4:40
  • 6 Sitting on the Edge of the Bed Cryin’ 7:38
  • 7 The Freedom in the Loot 6:16
  • 8 Another Rousing Chorus You Idiots!!!! 5:57
  • 9 This Time 5:34

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