In an Expression of the Inexpressible

Rock · 1998 · 11 tracks

In an Expression of the Inexpressible

Jagged guitars and breathy, cryptic vocals collide in a space of high-tension art rock. A cinematic, slightly dangerous record that feels like a New York noir film.

It's like a noir film soundtrack played by a band that's had way too much espresso and not enough sleep.

A high-tension urban noir that balances jagged aggression with a fragile, whispered intimacy.

In an Expression of the Inexpressible · vs · Blonde Redhead

Tense+2.2σ

Tense saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks

01

Luv Machine

3:40

02

10

3:59

03

Distilled

3:30

04

Missile ++

3:13

05

Futurism vs. Passéism, Part 2

4:04

06

Speed × Distance = Time

3:54

07

In an Expression of the Inexpressible

6:09

08

Suimasen

3:14

09

Led Zep

5:16

10

This Is for Me and I Know Everyone Knows

2:59

11

Justin Joyous

2:54

Moments Worth Waiting For

The title track's slow-burn ascent where the vocals dissolve into a rhythmic, mechanical pulse.

The sharp, angular guitar stabs on 'Luv Machine' that feel like a physical jolt to the system.

The transition into the hypnotic, repetitive 'la-la-la' outro of 'Speed x Distance = Time' that feels both sweet and menacing.

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