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Rock · 1997 · 13 tracks

Over the Moon

The Verlaines

A mature, melancholic collection of literary indie rock. Warm analog production meets the sophisticated, slightly weary songwriting of a Dunedin legend.

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It's the smart, sad indie rock record you didn't know you were missing from the late 90s.

A sophisticated and weary reflection on time and distance, delivered with a quiet, academic grace.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
Hanging By Strands
3:38
02
Bonfire
3:13
03
Sky-blue Window
4:27
04
Jailhouse 4:00am
4:00
05
Feather Fell
3:33
06
Perfect Day
4:09
07
When I Fall
3:35
08
Uncle Big Jaw's Late-Night Farewell
2:56
09
Dunderhead
4:03
10
Dawdling on the Bridge
3:29
11
Writing on the Wall
3:39
12
Reasons For Leaving
5:40
13
Coming Back to You
4:05
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the piano chords on 'Jailhouse 4:00am' mimic the heavy, rhythmic ticking of a clock in a silent room.
The sudden, swelling emotional release of the strings during the bridge of 'Reasons For Leaving'.
The interplay between the dry, percussive acoustic guitar and the soaring, melodic bassline on 'Hanging By Strands'.
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