Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? cover

Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?

The Unicorns · 2003

41 min · 13 tracks · indie pop

Whimsical melodies intertwine with lo-fi production and eccentric lyrics, creating a surreal yet accessible sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Don't Wanna Die — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and darkly humorous lyrics, encapsulating the album's playful yet poignant nature.
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    Child Star — With its reflective lyrics and infectious melody, this song captures the essence of childhood nostalgia while critiquing fame and innocence lost.
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    Tuff Ghost — This track combines haunting imagery with a driving rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to blend whimsical elements with deeper emotional currents.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Child Star

    The narrative shifts from playful reminiscence to a stark realization of the darker side of fame within its verses.

    This structural transition emphasizes the loss of innocence that accompanies growing up in the public eye.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Don't Wanna Die 2:04
  • 2 Tuff Ghost 2:57
  • 3 Ghost Mountain 3:10
  • 4 Sea Ghost 3:43
  • 5 Jellybones 2:44
  • 6 The Clap 1:27
  • 7 Child Star 5:22
  • 8 Let's Get Known 1:57
  • 9 I Was Born (A Unicorn) 2:46
  • 10 Tuff Luff 4:19
  • 11 Inoculate the Innocuous 5:18
  • 12 Les OS 3:32
  • 13 Ready to Die 1:43

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