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** Four upcoming EPs will be titled after each of the personified winds of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]].

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** Four upcoming EPs will be A series of four [=EPs=] titled after each of the personified winds of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]].mythology]]. As of this writing two of the four have been released.
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* ButNowIMustGo: "Exeunt," [[AltumVidetur appropriately.]]

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* ButNowIMustGo: "Exeunt," [[AltumVidetur [[GratuitousLatin appropriately.]]
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** Four upcoming EPs will be titled after each of the personified winds of [[ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]].

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** Four upcoming EPs will be titled after each of the personified winds of [[ClassicalMythology [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]].
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* LoveAtFirstSight: Like [[TheBible the story that inspired it]], this happens between the couple in "Like the Dawn."

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* LoveAtFirstSight: Like [[TheBible [[Literature/TheBible the story that inspired it]], this happens between the couple in "Like the Dawn."



** Plenty of songs allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King," "Thus Always to Tyrants," "O Sleeper," "Hieroglyphs," and "Passerine."

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** Plenty of songs allude to TheBible: Literature/TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King," "Thus Always to Tyrants," "O Sleeper," "Hieroglyphs," and "Passerine."
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* NeverBeHurtAgain: "Hello My Old Heart".

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* CallBack: Two songs in ''Eurus'' mention "that old wheel turning" and the goddess Fortuna, which were both first mentioned in ''Notos.''
* CallForward: The last lines of "Passerine" seem to be one for the next EP in the series:
--> "When the cold wind rolls in from the north
--> What am I to do, what am I to do, oh Lord?"



--> Look to the sky where a sign will be shown,
--> Heaven and earth and a king on his throne.

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--> Look "Look to the sky where a sign will be shown,
--> Heaven and earth and a king on his throne."

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* ''Notos'' (EP) (2017)
* ''Eurus'' (EP) (Upcoming) (2018)

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* ''Notos'' (EP) (2017)
* ''Eurus'' (EP) (Upcoming) (2018)



** "New River" mentions "rain for forty days and forty nights," which is from the story of Noah and the Flood.



* RippedFromTheHeadlines: ''Notos'' in general and the title track in particular were partly inspired by Hurricane Harvey, which hit close to the Heaths' hometown.



** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King," and "Thus Always to Tyrants."

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** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King," and "Thus Always to Tyrants."Tyrants," "O Sleeper," "Hieroglyphs," and "Passerine."

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* ''Eurus'' (EP) (Upcoming) (2018)



* AdventurousIrishViolins: "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Soldier, Poet, King," "Torches."

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* AdventurousIrishViolins: "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Soldier, Poet, King," "Torches."New River."



* BookEnds: ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley'' has "The Valley" at the beginning and "The Valley (Reprise)" at the end. Both start with the words, "We were born in the valley / of the dead and the wicked…"

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** "On the Mountain Tall" refers to Elijah's meeting with God in 1 Kings.
* BookEnds: ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley'' has "The Valley" at the beginning and "The Valley (Reprise)" at the end. Both start with the words, [[SinsOfOurFathers "We were born in the valley / of the dead and the wicked…"wicked…"]]



* ConceptAlbum: ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley,'' ''Dear Wormwood.'' The first album is a series of songs arranged around a theme of turning one's life around, and the second is a series of letters from the LoveMartyr to his or her beloved.
* ContinuityNod: ''Dear Wormwood'' is confirmed to be written from the same perspective as the narrator in ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley.''

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* ConceptAlbum: After the first EP, everything else has been this.
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''Through the Deep, Dark Valley,'' and ''Dear Wormwood.'' The first album is a series of songs arranged around a theme of turning one's life around, and the second is a series of letters from the LoveMartyr to his or her beloved.
** As of this writing, they're in the process of releasing a series of four EPs, each named after a Greek god of the wind.
* ContinuityNod: ''Dear Wormwood'' is confirmed to be written from the same perspective as the narrator narrator's in ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley.''



* RightfulKingReturns: "Caesar."

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* ''Notos'' (EP) (2017)



* AdventurousIrishViolins: "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Soldier, Poet, King."

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* AdventurousIrishViolins: "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Soldier, Poet, King."King," "Torches."



* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third frequently mentions an (allegorical) city being destroyed. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies. "The Truth Is A Cave" could count as well, depending upon how a listener views the protagonist's search for truth.

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* LyricalDissonance: Since most of their songs are upbeat and danceable while the lyrics often feature fairly heavy stuff, they run into this frequently.
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"Bitter Water", Water" and "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs Alive" are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], in]].
** "The Valley" deals with SinsOfOurFathers from
the third frequently mentions an (allegorical) city being destroyed. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies. children's perspective.
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"The Truth Is A Cave" could count as well, possibly counts, depending upon how a listener views the protagonist's search for truth.truth.
** "Torches."
--> '''Tyler:''' It's a song about violent nationalism and tribalism, and how easy it is to hate what you don't know.


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* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to UsefulNotes/{{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}. Things took off from there.

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* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to UsefulNotes/{{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}.{{Website/Reddit}}. Things took off from there.
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** A few to {{CS Lewis}}. One song from ''From the Deep, Dark Valley'' is titled [[Literature/TheVoyageOfTheDawnTreader "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb."]] Taken UpToEleven with ''Dear Wormwood'', as the album is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.''

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** A few to {{CS Lewis}}.Creator/CSLewis. One song from ''From the Deep, Dark Valley'' is titled [[Literature/TheVoyageOfTheDawnTreader "The Lament of Eustace Scrubb."]] Taken UpToEleven with ''Dear Wormwood'', as the album is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.''
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* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to {{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}. Things took off from there.

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* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to {{Ireland}}.UsefulNotes/{{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}. Things took off from there.
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* DoingItForTheArt:

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* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third frequently mentions an (allegorical) city being destroyed. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies.

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* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third frequently mentions an (allegorical) city being destroyed. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies. "The Truth Is A Cave" could count as well, depending upon how a listener views the protagonist's search for truth.

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--> I have always known you,
--> You have always been there in my mind,
--> But now I understand you,
--> [[FightingFromTheInside And I will not be part of your designs.]]



--> Look to the sky where a

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--> Look to the sky where a sign will be shown,
--> Heaven and earth and a king on his throne.

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The Oh Hello's are an eclectic, indie [[FolkMusic folk-rock]] band based in [[EverythingIsBigInTexas San Marcos, Texas]], consisting of [[BrotherSisterTeam Tyler and Maggie Heath]] and [[RevolvingDoorBand whoever they can bring along on tour]]. Much of their music is inspired by folk tunes, among other things. Their songs are mostly about taking chances, making mistakes, and redemption.

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The Oh Hello's Hellos are an eclectic, indie [[FolkMusic folk-rock]] band based in [[EverythingIsBigInTexas San Marcos, Texas]], consisting of [[BrotherSisterTeam Tyler and Maggie Heath]] and [[RevolvingDoorBand whoever they can bring along on tour]]. Much of their music is inspired by folk tunes, among other things. Their songs are mostly about taking chances, making mistakes, and redemption.



* ''The Oh Hello's EP'' (2011)

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* ''The Oh Hello's Hellos EP'' (2011)



* ''The Oh Hello's Family Christmas Album'' (2013)

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* ''The Oh Hello's Hellos Family Christmas Album'' (2013)



* GiveMeASign: "Caesar." Unlike usual examples of the trope, the narrator is certain he'll receive one.
--> Look to the sky where a



* LiteraryAllusionTitle: ''Dear Wormwood'' is one to Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.

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* LiteraryAllusionTitle: ''Dear Wormwood'' is one to Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.''



* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third is about the abusive lover's final defeat. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies.

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* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King." The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third is about the abusive lover's final defeat.frequently mentions an (allegorical) city being destroyed. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies.
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* [[GodIsLoveSongs GodIsLoveSong]]: "In Memoriam" is a subtle example.

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* [[GodIsLoveSongs GodIsLoveSong]]: God-Is-Love Song]]: "In Memoriam" is a subtle example.
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* [[GodIsLoveSongs GodIsLoveSong]]: "In Memoriam" is a subtle example.
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* EpistolaryAlbum: ''Dear Wormwood'' is meant to be a series of letters from the [[FeaturelessProtagonist protagonist]] to his/her lover.

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* EpistolaryAlbum: [[EpistolaryNovel Epistolary Album]]: ''Dear Wormwood'' is meant to be a series of letters from the [[FeaturelessProtagonist protagonist]] to his/her lover.

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+ Music/TheCivilWars, Music/FleetFoxes, Music/MumfordAndSons, Music/ThePogues, Music/SufjanStevens]

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+ Music/TheCivilWars, Music/FleetFoxes, Music/MuteMath, Music/MumfordAndSons, Music/ThePogues, Music/SufjanStevens]



The Oh Hello's are an eclectic, indie [[FolkMusic folk-rock]] band based in [[EverythingIsBigInTexas San Marcos, Texas]], consisting of [[BrotherSisterTeam Tyler and Maggie Heath]] (along with a large ensemble who tours with them). Much of their music is inspired by folk tunes, among other things. Their songs are mostly about taking chances, making mistakes, and redemption.

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The Oh Hello's are an eclectic, indie [[FolkMusic folk-rock]] band based in [[EverythingIsBigInTexas San Marcos, Texas]], consisting of [[BrotherSisterTeam Tyler and Maggie Heath]] (along with a large ensemble who tours with them).and [[RevolvingDoorBand whoever they can bring along on tour]]. Much of their music is inspired by folk tunes, among other things. Their songs are mostly about taking chances, making mistakes, and redemption.







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!!This band and their music provide examples of the following tropes:



* AllTakeAndNoGive: In ''Dear Wormwood,'' the narrator in is caught on the wrong end of this kind of relationship. Made most explicit in "This Will End".

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* AllTakeAndNoGive: In ''Dear Wormwood,'' the narrator in is caught on the wrong end of this kind of relationship. Made most explicit plain in "This Will End".



* EpistolaryAlbum: ''Dear Wormwood'' is meant to be a series of letters from the [[FeaturelessProtagonist protagonist]] to his/her lover.



* MustHaveCaffeine: Maggie and Tyler mention writing most of ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley'' in a coffee shop.



* TheQuietOne: In concerts and interviews, Maggie comes across as this.



* SingerSongwriter
* {{You Are Not Alone}}: "I Have Made Mistakes."

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* SingerSongwriter
SingerSongwriter: Maggie and Tyler take a more-or-less equal share in writing and singing their music.
* {{You Are Not Alone}}: YouAreNotAlone: "I Have Made Mistakes."
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* Literary Allusion Title: ''Dear Wormwood'' is one to Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.

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* Literary Allusion Title: LiteraryAllusionTitle: ''Dear Wormwood'' is one to Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters.
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* IronicEcho: Each TitleDrop of "This Will End." The first time, the narrator hopes that his relationship will have a [[HappilyEverAfter happy ending]]. The second time, he fears that it will end up instead become a case of AllTakeAndNoGive. [[RuleOfThree The third time]], he wearily acknowledges that things are strained -- but that he's still [[ICanChangeMyBeloved waiting for his partner]] [[LoveMartyr to finally show true love.]]


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* ConceptAlbum: ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley,'' ''Dear Wormwood.''

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* ConceptAlbum: ''Through the Deep, Dark Valley,'' ''Dear Wormwood.'''' The first album is a series of songs arranged around a theme of turning one's life around, and the second is a series of letters from the LoveMartyr to his or her beloved.



* [[DarkerAndEdgier More Serious and Introspective]]: ''Dear Wormwood'' is very much this, compared to everything else the Heaths have written.

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* [[DarkerAndEdgier More Serious and Introspective]]: ''Dear Wormwood'' is very much this, compared to everything else the Heaths have written.rest of their discography.



* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to {{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}. The rest is history.

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* ItWasAGift: Their EP began life as a collection of songs written as a gift to their mother, about their memories of a trip to {{Ireland}}. They posted a song on {{Reddit}}. The rest is history. Things took off from there.



* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King."

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* LyricalDissonance: "Bitter Water", "Eat You Alive," "Soldier, Poet, King."" The first two songs are about how the protagonist's relationship is [[LoveMartyr doing them in]], the third is about the abusive lover's final defeat. All of them are set to upbeat, singable melodies.



* TheQuietOne: In concerts and interviews, Maggie comes across as this.



--> "We are not alone / we are not alone in the dark, [[{{What You Are in the Dark}} with our demons...]]"

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--> "We are not alone / we are not alone [[WhatYouAreInTheDark in the dark, [[{{What You Are in the Dark}} dark]], [[{{Enemy Within}} with our demons...]]"
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* NotAfraidToDie: "This Will End." A fairly dark example: The LoveMartyr finally realizes the true nature of his or her relationship, and decides that death is preferable to where they are now. They briefly [[HopeSpot entertain the idea]] that their relationship could become LoveRedeems, but they're not optimistic.

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* NotAfraidToDie: "This Will End." A fairly dark example: The LoveMartyr finally realizes the true nature of his or her relationship, and decides protagonist has taken so much abuse that death is seems preferable to where they are now. They briefly the situation they're in, making this a fairly dark example of this trope. He or she [[HopeSpot entertain entertains the idea]] that their relationship could become LoveRedeems, a LoveRedeems situation, but they're not optimistic.



* PrecisionFStrike: There are only two PG-13 words in their discography.

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* PrecisionFStrike: There are only two PG-13 PG words in their discography.
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** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King."

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** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King." King," and "Thus Always to Tyrants."

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* {{Adorkable}}: Maggie and Tyler both!



* AsTheGoodBookSays:
** "I Was Wrong" alludes to Isaiah 64:8.
--> "I was born at the hands of the potter."
** "Like the Dawn" is a WholePlotReference to the story of Adam and Eve.
--> "I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you first.
--> He put me deep, deep under so that he could work..."



* HorsemenOfTheApocalypse: Make an appearance in "Pale White Horse."



** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King,"

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** Plenty of songs from both albums allude to TheBible: "I Was Wrong," "Like the Dawn,""The Lament of Eustace Scrubb," "Pale White Horse," "Where Is Your Rider," "Soldier, Poet, King," King."
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* RightfulKingReturns: "Caesar."

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