Varuna (album)

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Varuna
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 30, 2010
Recorded2010
Genre Indie rock, alternative, post-hardcore, folk rock
Length60:07
Label Self-released, Simple Stereo (vinyl)
Producer The Republic of Wolves
The Republic of Wolves chronology
Varuna
(2010)
No Matter How Narrow
(2013)
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Varuna is the debut album by the Long Island indie rock band The Republic of Wolves. It was originally released on iTunes and physically on their web store on November 30, 2010. It has also been released on vinyl record by Simple Stereo. [11] The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by guitarist/vocalist Gregg Andrew DellaRocca at his home studio and was produced by the band members themselves.

Contents

Track listing

All songs written by Gregg Andrew DellaRocca, Billy Duprey, Mason Maggio, Christian Van Deurs, and Chris Wall.

No.TitleLength
1."Varuna"3:40
2."Woolen Blankets"5:02
3."Sea Smoke"3:47
4."Oarsman"5:16
5."Pitch and Resin"4:13
6."Monologues" (The song "Monologues" ends at 6:15. At minute 6:18, begins an untitled hidden song.)7:18
7."Tuez Le Tous, Dieu Reconnaitra Les Siens"2:53
8."Greek Fire"5:42
9."The Attic"3:57
10."You Missed the Point"3:31
11."Grounded, I Am Traveling Light"5:39
12."Tanzih"4:34
13."Tashbih"4:40
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
14."Stable"4:42
Vinyl bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
15."Rosary"3:57
16."Monologues (Alternate Version)"4:51
Deluxe Package bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
17."Greek Fire (Acoustic)"5:07

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