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Like Lovers

by Arran Arctic

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Hannah Coates I think this album is just so perfect. It sounds like the mountains. Favorite track: Pastoral.
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1.
Accustomed 01:48
I was the one, wouldn't hold you tight I was the one putting up the fight And we talk of all this bullshit That we see on TV and in movies No one taught me how to do this So we'll do it your way 'Cause you seem to know what you're doing
2.
Headphones 03:04
As the scenery rolled past Your head rested against the glass Your hand in mine He reads the times Laughing behind, you're asleep The weather outside soaked your shirt You bought a suit for work Your hand in mine He fills crossword lines Tracks intertwine, you're awake As you slumber you hear Sexy time playlist in your ear We share the headphones and disappear Tracks last for hours my dear
3.
Roll 03:12
Roll over and turn out the light Fall asleep by your side I'm tired of playing this silly game Roll over and turn out the light Love must have its last night I'm wide awake, a stupid mistake Roll over and turn out the light I love you... Roll over and turn out the light Hold your tongue out of spite Apologise, tears in our eyes Roll over and turn out the light I love you... Roll over and turn out the light Hide your face out of sight When morning breaks will we be ok? Roll over and turn out the light
4.
Covers 02:34
On the covers I lay wondering how I had found On the pillow your face, wondering without a sound Had settled for less than what I truly deserved? Had I received your embrace heart in my chest yet reserved? How did it, how did it, how did it end with you? How did I, how did I, how did I cave into you? This doubt, so unfair, you could love another as could I On the covers I stay On the covers I stay
5.
Night 02:19
6.
Wound 00:55
7.
Window 03:07
Throw your window wide and cry Oh! I can't go on Throw your window wide and cry Oh no!
8.
Pastoral 02:16
9.
Armies 04:29
Like branches, we break Like robbers, we take Wrapping round each other Simply for strength We embrace like lovers We're not there yet Like armies, we face Like courtiers, we grace Sizing up each other To win the race We embrace like brothers We're not there yet When you walk all over me I get so mad I can't speak I retreat 'till you can't see Democratic appeasement
10.
Reprise 00:43
11.
Slumber 03:49
You're asleep, dreaming, hoping Silent, slumbering, corner Meet me, inbetween, lover Hold you, warm breath, shoulder Cradled touching, pulsing Cold night, outside locked door Reconnect frayed lines, hold tight I'm asleep, love you

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The 6th full length LP album from Northern Irish, Edinburgh based D.I.Y. Musician Arran Arctic.

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released November 18, 2012

All tracks written, produced, recorded and performed by Arran Arctic who is... Arran Southall.

Copyright and Payright Arran Southall 2012.

Featuring Kelagh O'Neill's vocals on track #7, #9 & #11.


*** Reviews ***

“Quite possibly Northern Ireland’s best kept musical secret… A cosy mix of folk, electronica and ambient drone, the homemade album conjures the lovelorn, semi-solipsistic musings of Hood, Midlake and Radio Dept, whilst retaining Southall’s singular, wonderfully wistful approach.”

- Alternative Ulster, 12/12/12


“Arran makes some of the best music around, and Like Lovers just proves this opinion is a correct one. It advances his pared down, fragile sound, making it more moving than it has ever been before. The 11 tracks all have single word titles which reflect the minimalism of the music, but this just goes to highlight Arran’s heartbreaking vocals and lyrics. For anyone who has ever had their heartbroken, so everyone then, this is a must hear. Just gorgeous.
This man makes some of the most achingly beautiful music around today, and everyone should buy his work.”

- Scots Whay Hae!, 05/12/12


“Like Lovers is the sixth LP from Arran Arctic, and… it’s probably the cleanest, most mature sound in his catalogue.
Most of the songs stay within Arran’s field of vision; twee electronica and lo-fi production combined with raw vocals that never waste a lyric.
It’s not often you see an album with more than one instrumental track on it, but you get the sense that in holding back his vocals, Arran manages to avoid denuding his niche. That minimalism gives him the space to keep his music fresh.
As a piece of lo-fi electronica, Like Lovers is a sublime record, and I love it. Have some green tea while you listen.”

- 9/10 stars, Dauphin, 08/12/12


“By far his best release to date… I’m a huge fan of his previous five albums. They’re all good, but this one is just brilliant… At times I could swear I was listening to the musical maestro Get Well Soon.”

- Kowalskiy, 15/11/12


“It’s a fantastic album, probably his finest to date”

- Scottish Fiction, 21/11/12


“A lovely collection of delicate, experimental tracks often with an orchestral depth, which will capture your attention.”

- Play Me A Song, 12/12/12


“This young artist would fit quite happily in with what Fence are doing (and have been doing since the last millennium) but he’s not specifically that – in fact, much more pop than folk… it’s a joy to listen to. If this is folk then knit me a jumper and call me Auld Rory.”

- 4/5 stars, Is This Music?, 29/03/13

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Arran Arctic (a.k.a. Arran Southall) is "Northern Ireland's best kept musical secret" according to Alternative Ulster. Effortlessly blending folk and electronica with pop hooks and an indie sensibility.

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