The Trick to Life — The Hoosiers

A vibrant, high-energy pop facade that masks a deep-seated sense of British eccentric anxiety.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 39m

Worst Case Scenario

2:36

Run Rabbit Run

3:14

A Sadness Runs Through Him

3:13

Clinging on for Life

2:40

Cops and Robbers

4:00

Everything Goes Dark

3:38

Killer

3:50

The Trick to Life

2:49

Money to Be Made / The Feeling You Get When

6:31

Moments Worth Listening For

the soaring, sky-high falsetto peak during the final chorus of Goodbye Mr A

the sudden shift into a somber, piano-led waltz on A Sadness Runs Through Him

the frantic, percussive energy of Cops and Robbers that feels like a playground chase

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