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The Pains of Being Pure At Heart: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010

Posted by Loren on January 23, 2025

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010
photo by Scott Wilkinson

A new compilation, out Feb. 7, collects several b-sides and rarities from the early years of Brooklyn, NY indie band The Pains of Being Pure At Heart. The 10-song collection features songs from their debut and High Than the Stars EP era, along with one-offs from split singles, etc., titled Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010.

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Tracklisting:

 1.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Kurt Cobain's Cardigan
 2.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Come Saturday ('Searching for the Now' Version)
 3.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Ramona
 4.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
 5.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Side Ponytail
 6.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Higher Than the Stars
 7.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - 103
 8.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Falling Over
 9.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Twins
10.    The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Say No to Love

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010
photo by Scott Wilkinson

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