The Verlaines' Ready To Fly stands as a compelling entry in the New Zealand indie rock catalog, showcasing the band's distinctive approach to guitar-driven songwriting. Originally released in 1991, this collection captures The Verlaines at a pivotal moment in their evolution, blending introspective lyricism with their characteristic melodic sensibilities.
This release presents eleven tracks that range from the brooding "Gloom Junky" to the title track "Ready To Fly," demonstrating the band's ability to navigate between contemplative moments and more dynamic rock arrangements. Songs like "Hurricane" and "War In My Head" reveal the emotional depth that has made The Verlaines a respected name in the indie rock scene, while tracks such as "Moonlight On Snow" showcase their more atmospheric tendencies.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Triple Crown Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 04/18/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Never Forgive, Never Forget
A2. Filth And Squalor
B3. Take More Than You Need
B4. This Body
A1. I Couldn't Do It Alone
A2. A Curse Of Cynicism
B3. Deny It All
B4. We've Got A Score To Settle
A1. Echo
A2. Stuck On A Wire Out On A Fence
B3. A Sea Of Solid Earth
B4. But There's Wolves
A1. She's Always Singing
A2. The Dead Don't Starve
B3. A Sua Voz
B4. Misplaced Devotion
A1. Things That Hide Away
A2. The Canopy
B3. Crow And Cackle
B4. The Inheritance
A1. Tripping In Triplets
A2. Trapdoor
B3. What You Said
B4. The Collapse Of The Great Tide Cliffs
A1. What Time Taught Us
A2. Mandala
B3. Progress
B4. Therma
A1. Mr. Malum
A2. Lillian
B3. Too Late
B4. Look Away
A1. Home
A2. Fall And Flee
B3. No God
B4. Lost But Not All Gone
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