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Marked by a richer and more ambitious sound, Craft Spells' 'Nausea' saw the California quartet move beyond the jangling dream-pop foundations of their earlier work and embrace a more expansive, orchestral approach. Written during a period of personal uncertainty, the album reflected themes of displacement, longing, and self-discovery, inspired by the tension between urban life and the desire for something quieter and more grounded. Strings, layered vocals, and elegant arrangements played a central role throughout, lending the record a timeless quality that drew inspiration from classic 1960s pop while maintaining the band's distinctive melancholic atmosphere.
Across 'Nausea', Craft Spells balanced introspection with lush melodies, creating songs that felt both intimate and cinematic. Tracks such as "Komorebi" and "Changing Faces" shimmered with warmth and emotional depth, while "Twirl" and "Laughing For My Life" showcased the band's gift for memorable hooks and sophisticated songwriting. The album's carefully crafted arrangements expanded its scope far beyond straightforward guitar pop, allowing each composition to unfold with patience and grace. Reflective, heartfelt, and beautifully orchestrated, 'Nausea' remains one of Craft Spells' most accomplished works, capturing a band confidently broadening its artistic horizons while retaining the emotional sincerity at the heart of its music.
Tracklist
- Nausea
- Komorebi
- Changing Faces
- Untitled
- Dwindle
- Twirl
- Laughing for My Life
- First Snow
- If I Could
- Breaking the Angle Against the Tide
- Still Fields (October 10, 1987)
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