Hyacinths and Thistles
The 6ths
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As You Turn to Go | The 6ths | 1:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Give Me Back My Dreams | The 6ths | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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He Didn't | The 6ths | 2:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I've Got New York | The 6ths | 2:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Just Like a Movie Star | The 6ths | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Kissing Things | The 6ths | 2:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lindy-Lou | The 6ths | 1:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Night Falls Like a Grand Piano | The 6ths | 2:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Dead Only Quickly | The 6ths | 1:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Sailor In Love With the Sea | The 6ths | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Volcana! | The 6ths | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Waltzing Me All the Way Home | The 6ths | 1:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You You You You You | The 6ths | 3:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Oahu | The 6ths | 28:10 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Songs |
Album Review
Stephin Merritt's the 6ths' second album isn't nearly as dynamic as his Magnetic Fields' 69 Love Songs, nor is it quite as good as the first 6ths' album, Wasps' Nests. It is, however, another crowning achievement for Merritt. "As You Turn to Go," with Scottish eccentric Momus, is one of Merritt's most moving love songs, a tender, irony-free caress. And the atmospheric "Oahu" wraps its spare melody in a package of primitive synth beeps (which repeat the same tranquil loop for the album's concluding 25 minutes). Hyacinths and Thistles falls between Merritt's two musical passions: old-style songwriting and '80s new wave. But the abundant, and diverse, choice of vocalists here (including Sally Timms, Bob Mould, Melanie, Gary Numan, and Marc Almond) puts the accent on the song, rather than the singer. Take this as Merritt the songwriter's demo tape, indication of what he is capable of.
Customer Reviews
WOW!
This album is great. I can't believe nobody has reviewed it. All these songs are so mellow and refreshing to the ears. Especially in a time where mainstream pop rules the airwaves. I especially love As You Turn to Go. It always puts me in a good mood :)
Biography
Formed: 1994
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By The 6ths
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You You You You You | Pieces of April (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Human | Reproductions (Human League Tribute Album) | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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As You Turn to Go | Pieces of April (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 1:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You You You You You | Hyacinths and Thistles | 3:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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As You Turn to Go | Hyacinths and Thistles | 1:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Give Me Back My Dreams | Hyacinths and Thistles | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Kissing Things | Hyacinths and Thistles | 2:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Sailor In Love With the Sea | Hyacinths and Thistles | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Just Like a Movie Star | Hyacinths and Thistles | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lindy-Lou | Hyacinths and Thistles | 1:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, College Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock
- Released: Sep 05, 2000
- ℗ 2000 Merge Records
