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We Brave Bee Stings and All
Rock · 2008 · 11 tracks · 32m

We Brave Bee Stings and All

Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

Twitchy, rhythmic indie folk driven by percussive banjo and breathy, syncopated vocals. A restless blend of D.C. punk energy and intimate acoustic warmth.

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It's like folk music with a nervous system that's had just one too many espressos.

A restless, rhythmic blend of vulnerability and kinetic energy that feels both intimate and urgent.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 32m
01
Beat (Health, Life and Fire)
2:31
02
Bag of Hammers
2:49
03
Big Kid Table
3:49
04
Swimming Pools
2:08
05
Geography
3:15
06
Feet Asleep
3:41
07
Yes, So On and So On
2:53
08
Fear and Convenience
4:04
09
Violet
2:44
10
Travel
1:47
11
We Go
2:34
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the drums kick into a hip-hop-influenced shuffle on 'Bag of Hammers' while the banjo stays relentlessly on the beat.
The sudden, bright burst of horns that elevates the chorus of 'Big Kid Table' into a celebratory anthem.
The intimate, almost whispered vocal opening of 'Feet Asleep' that feels like someone speaking directly into your ear.
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