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Close Cover Before Striking
Rock · 2002 · 7 tracks

Close Cover Before Striking

Luna

Luna's 2002 EP, 'Close Cover Before Striking,' offers a concise, potent dose of their signature indie rock and dream pop. Featuring Dean Wareham's distinctive croon and intricate, shimmering guitars,

October 8, 2002 · Jetset Records

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'Close Cover Before Striking' is the sound of a city at 3 AM, seen through a rain-streaked window. It's for those moments when the world quiets down, and your thoughts begin to drift. Luna's signature blend of shimmering guitars, understated rhythms, and Dean Wareham's cool, knowing croon creates an atmosphere of sophisticated melancholy. This EP is a perfect companion for quiet introspection, a gentle, yet deeply felt, journey into the nocturnal heart of indie rock. It's an essential listen for anyone who appreciates music that is both elegant and emotionally resonant.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Astronaut
4:01
02
Waiting on a Friend
4:46
03
Teenage Lightning
3:31
04
Drunken Whistler
3:14
05
The Alibi
4:12
06
New Haven Comet
4:32
07
Neon Lights
5:01
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the lead guitar weaves a delicate, reverb-drenched melody over the steady rhythm section, creating a sense of floating introspection.
A particular vocal line where Wareham's delivery shifts from detached to intimately vulnerable, amplified by a sudden sparseness in the arrangement.
The subtle build of a track, starting with a simple bassline and gradually introducing layers of shimmering guitar and atmospheric keys, culminating in a gentle, yet powerful, sonic swell.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Close Cover Before Striking sound next to the rest of Luna's catalogue?

Self Examination+1.0σ

The writing leans a touch further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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