CD Bayonet (Irascible Distribution) Release date: 14/Jul/2023
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#2726 in Other Alternative #25858 in Rock
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Other Alternative
Product No.:
2100853821
Details / Tracklist:
01. "The Great American Picnic" 02. "Last Living Buffalo" 03. "Muriel's Big Day Off" 04. "God V.S Bible" 05. "Come On" 06. "Daydream" 07. "Treeland" 08. "When Horses Would Run" 09. "We are Being Dead" 10. "Holy Team" 11. "Misery Lane" 12. "Livin' Easy" 13. "Oklahoma Nova Scotia"
Description:
When Horses Would Run by Being Dead, released 11 July 2023, includes the following tracks: "Muriel's Big Day Off", "Come On", "Treeland", "We Are Being Dead" and more.
This version of When Horses Would Run comes as a 1xCD. -
"When Horses Would Run" on CD is a vivid, off-kilter indie rock adventure by Austin-based trio Being Dead, released via the independent label Bayonet (here in cooperation with Cargo). The album blends lo-fi guitars, surf-tinted riffs and art-rock eccentricity with a playful sense of melody, moving effortlessly between catchy hooks and experimental twists. Across the tracklist, Being Dead jump from driving, upbeat songs to more dreamy, psychedelic moments, yet a warm, handmade production and distinctive vocal interplay keep everything cohesive. Lyrically, the record feels like a surreal road trip: fragments of stories, strange images and emotional snapshots that linger long after the last track ends.
The CD format underlines the album character of "When Horses Would Run": a carefully sequenced listening experience that rewards being played from start to finish, with its own dynamic arc and recurring moods. Fans of inventive indie and garage-leaning rock will find plenty to discover here - from rough-edged, energetic bursts to quietly shimmering passages that showcase the band's sense for atmosphere and texture. The record is equally suitable for focused listening on headphones and for loud spins in the living room.
Being Dead are part of the vibrant Austin DIY and underground scene, known for their eccentric performances, colourful aesthetics and an approach that freely crosses genre borders between indie rock, psych, surf and art-punk. They have built a reputation through a series of smaller releases, word-of-mouth buzz and energetic live shows that emphasize spontaneity and humour as much as musicianship. Rather than chasing trends, the band cultivates a distinctive, slightly surreal world of their own, which has attracted a growing following in the indie community and attention from tastemaking labels and media outlets. "When Horses Would Run" captures this unique identity in concentrated album form and marks an important step in their discography, presenting them more focused and confident than ever.
The release comes via Bayonet, an independent label known for its curated roster of adventurous guitar and pop acts, which here collaborates with distribution partner Cargo. Bayonet is appreciated for giving artists space to develop their own sound and aesthetics, supporting long-term careers instead of short-term hype. Cargo, in turn, is established as a reliable partner for bringing such releases physically into record shops and to collectors who value carefully manufactured CDs. Together, they ensure that "When Horses Would Run" reaches exactly the audience that loves idiosyncratic, character-strong indie records.
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