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Queen of the Surface Streets
Folk · 2004 · 1 track · 19m

Queen of the Surface Streets

DeVotchKa

A dusty, cinematic EP blending desert noir with Eastern European folk. Haunting theremin and operatic vocals create a world of midnight travel and urban longing.

January 10, 2004

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A cinematic blend of desert-born loneliness and triumphant, romantic longing.

Tracklist · 1 Track · 19m
05
We're Leaving
3:30
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the theremin mimics a human sob during the instrumental breaks
The final crescendo of 'We're Leaving' where the brass and strings collide
Sparse acoustic guitar patterns that feel like footsteps on dry pavement
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How does Queen of the Surface Streets sound next to the rest of DeVotchKa's catalogue?

Travel Journey+1.5σ

The writing leans notably further into travel journey than the rest of the catalogue.

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