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The Difference Between Houses and Homes (Lost Songs and Loose Ends 1995–2001)
Rock · 2005 · 12 tracks

The Difference Between Houses and Homes (Lost Songs and Loose Ends 1995–2001)

Cursive

A compilation of Cursive's raw, formative material from 1995-2001, showcasing their early post-hardcore influenced indie rock with intense dynamics and emotional depth.

August 9, 2005 · Sideout Records

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This album feels like unearthing a time capsule of Cursive's nascent intensity. It's raw, unpolished, and brimming with the urgent, emotionally charged indie rock that would define their later work. Expect sharp dynamic shifts, Tim Kasher's signature raspy vocals, and a palpable sense of youthful angst and introspection. It's for those who appreciate the foundational grit before the polish, a direct line to the band's origins.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Dispenser
3:09
02
Pivotal
2:49
03
Sucker & Dry
3:08
04
Icebreakers
4:49
05
And the Bit Just Chokes Them
4:53
06
There’s a Coldest Day in Every Year
2:26
07
A Disruption in the Normal Swing of Things
2:51
08
Nostalgia
3:26
09
The Knowledgeable Hasbeens
3:02
10
Polar
5:40
11
A Disruption in Our Lines of Influence
2:23
12
I Thought There’d Be More Than This
2:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, jarring shift from a quiet, introspective verse to a full-band, cathartic explosion, a hallmark of Cursive's early dynamic mastery.
A particular moment where Tim Kasher's voice cracks with raw, unbridled emotion over a driving bassline and frantic, almost desperate drums.
The melancholic, often dissonant, cello lines weaving through a more aggressive rock arrangement, adding a layer of sophisticated despair and tension.
An unexpected instrumental break that builds tension with intricate guitar interplay before resolving into a final, powerful, and emotionally charged chorus.
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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