The anecdotes that I recite about the first half of my life are shrouded in verisimilitude,
And now it feels naive to ask but, do you think about when we were young?
Would you say that we were happy?
Because I barely remember anything before my twenties.
When I think back I only see an apoplectic wreck,
Numb behind the eyes but scared to death.
Still running away, no closer to anything.
So overcome with apathy, I know that you can still see it.
I’ve been low for longer now than I care to remember.
Just tell me when it’s too close to home.
Do you ever stop to stop and wonder about how much you hurt your mother?
The debt of love you owed for the blood that you borrowed, too great for you to ever repay.
I have photographs of us when we were kids, it’s the only reason I know you existed.
Your lips were pursed to stifle laughter, don’t recall what happened after.
So overcome with apathy, I know that you can still see it.
I’ve been low for longer now that I care to remember.
Just tell me when it’s too close to home.
Musically this feels more experimental for La Dispute reminding me of their Here, Hear releases. Very atmospheric and easy to lose your self in. Perfect for the next time you’re contemplating your existence. (Also found out the guitarist builds his own pedals and used them on this record; neato!) Mikey
The post-hardcore band’s latest is a reflection on time, memory, death, and grief—and is their dreamiest material to date. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 22, 2019
This album is overwhelmingly good. I've been making music for long enough and listened to too much music to not be impressed easily. This album is goosebumps from beginning till end. Completely different realm of existence of good. minerva