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X-amounts

controller.controller · 2005

38 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A raw blend of punk energy and melodic indie rock, layered with complex rhythms and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tigers Not Daughters — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic energy and sharp instrumentation, encapsulating the band's unique sound right from the start.
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    Poison/Safe — With its compelling contrasts between heavy instrumentation and delicate melodies, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend intensity with introspection.
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    City of Daggers — The song showcases intricate lyrical storytelling paired with dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting both personal and societal themes that resonate throughout the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Poison/Safe

    A pivotal moment occurs when the verses shift from a sense of urgency to introspection, creating a contrast that deepens emotional impact.

    This structural choice emphasizes vulnerability amidst chaos, allowing listeners to engage with the underlying themes of safety and risk.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tigers Not Daughters 3:16
  • 2 PF 3:23
  • 3 Poison/Safe 4:43
  • 4 Rooms 4:04
  • 5 Future Turtles 1:36
  • 6 Straight in the Head 4:31
  • 7 City of Daggers 4:08
  • 8 Heavy as a Heart 2:26
  • 9 BLK GLV 2:07
  • 10 The Raw No 3:49
  • 11 Magnetic Strip 4:23

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