The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

Rock · 2012 · 15 tracks · 57m

The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

High-velocity power pop meets literate mid-life reflection. Shimmering guitars and propulsive rhythms drive a record that feels both urgent and deeply nostalgic.

It's the perfect record for when you want your indie rock to actually rock while still being thoughtful.

A high-energy celebration of life's complexities, balancing urgent rock rhythms with a gentle, reflective heart.

The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy · vs · Nada Surf

Nostalgic+2.5σ

Nostalgic saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 57m

01

Clear Eye Clouded Mind

3:40

02

Waiting for Something

3:35

03

When I Was Young

5:19

04

Jules and Jim

4:24

05

The Moon Is Calling

3:08

06

Teenage Dreams

3:47

07

Looking Through

3:59

08

Let the Fight Do the Fighting

3:17

09

No Snow on the Mountain

4:04

10

The Future

3:02

11

Waiting for Something (acoustic)

3:37

12

Teenage Dreams (acoustic)

3:48

13

Weightless (Nano-Mugen Circuit 2011 @ Studio Coast)

3:53

14

Always Love (Nano-Mugen Circuit 2011 @ Zepp Osaka)

3:24

15

Mustang (Nano-Mugen Circuit 2011 @ Zepp Nagoya)

4:08

Moments Worth Waiting For

The propulsive opening riff of Clear Eye Clouded Mind that immediately sets a high-energy pace.

The soaring, melodic chorus of Waiting for Something that captures the band's peak power-pop sensibilities.

The shift into a more expansive, atmospheric sound on the five-minute centerpiece When I Was Young.

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