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Wrecking Ball

Dead Confederate · 2008

74 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A brooding tapestry of atmospheric guitars and haunting vocals that evoke a sense of melancholic introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic introspection during solitude
  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • haunting vocals for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing that evolves

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Wrecking Ball' was Dead Confederate's debut album, establishing them within the alternative rock scene. Following their formation in 2006, this project marked their entry into a competitive landscape, setting the stage for their subsequent efforts and defining their sonic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heavy Petting 5:16
  • 2 The Rat 5:15
  • 3 Goner 3:29
  • 4 It Was a Rose 5:22
  • 5 Yer Circus 4:57
  • 6 All the Angels 5:10
  • 7 Start Me Laughing 3:19
  • 8 The News Underneath 7:11
  • 9 Flesh Colored Canvas 12:08
  • 10 Wrecking Ball 5:06
  • 11 Get Out 4:50
  • 12 Tortured Artist Saint 6:37
  • 13 Shadow the Walls 5:29

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