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Wye Oak's "Spiral / Wave Is Not the Water" is a limited-edition double-A side 7-inch red vinyl release by the indie rock duo Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, originally issued through Merge Records on September 22, 2017.Track Breakdown & Background "Spiral" (5:49): Written around 2012 during the early experimentation phase that led into their synth-pop-oriented album Shriek, this track features looped marimba and vibraphone assistance from neighbor Rod Hamilton. Jenn Wasner described it as being about going around in circles and feeling trapped in a negative feedback loop before falling apart. "Wave Is Not the Water" (4:49): Recorded remotely in early 2017 while Andy Stack was touring with Lambchop, the duo volleyed the electronic and vocal recordings back and forth via email. The song features serene, natural-feeling electronic soundscapes paired with poignant, poetic lyrics about impermanence ("you're just a wave, you're not the water").Both tracks were initially premiered as part of the Adult Swim Singles program before receiving their physical vinyl pressing