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Higher Than the Stars
Pop · 2009 · 5 tracks · 19m

Higher Than the Stars

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Shimmering indie pop that pairs fuzzed-out shoegaze guitars with sugary, heart-on-sleeve melodies. A sun-drenched snapshot of youthful yearning.

September 22, 2009 · Fastcut Records

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A sun-drenched, ecstatic rush of youthful romance and nostalgic longing.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks · 19m
01
Higher Than the Stars
3:49
02
103
2:03
03
Falling Over
3:11
04
Twins
3:18
05
Higher Than the Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank remix)
6:48
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosion of crystalline synth and distorted guitar that opens the title track
The breathless, high-tempo drum fill that kicks off the two-minute rush of 103
The way the male and female vocals lock into a perfect, airy unison during the chorus of Falling Over
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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.

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