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Bachelor are in no rush to get to the end of the song, which makes it the perfect soundtrack for getting things done around the house, or alternately sinking into a deep bliss of angel volces, tapped drums, and faraway guitar solos.
RIYL: Jay Som, Palehound, Breeders
Released: May 28, 2021
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