The Paper Kites - Woodland (Full EP Stream)

0:00 - Woodland
3:49 - Featherstone
7:37 - Halcyon
11:34 - Willow Tree March
16:11 - The Mortal King Boy
21:13 - Bloom (Bonus Track)

[ShovelLettuce]

Imagine the smell of burnt marshmallows, a beautiful night sky, a forest, friends with you and a campfire to gather around while this plays in the background. That's an experience to dream of yet there you are, it's unbelievable.

[mechanttr]

I remember when I first listened to this song..back in 2016 around november. I had major depression and I constantly cried. Everyone would always judge me and find the smallest things to criticize me on. Luckly I found this beautifuly made album that always put me in a better mood and took my mind off of everything bad in my life. I’d come home from school after being picked on and listen to this as I did my work, I’d listen to this in the car when my parents would always fight, I’d listen to this when my family would judge me, i’d listen to this while crying...this has helped me so much. Thank you for reading 📖

[shozou]

Rainy days, burning candles, warm blanket and this album is just enough.

[monolune]

currently having an existential crisis with this playing in the background. I couldn't have asked for a better theme.

[lilyf]

pov: you're 7 years late to this masterpiece of an ep

[wolfy_]

The first song has a very special place in my heart, I was on a trip with my school to France, it was night-time and I was listening to woodland, what a great felling. On that trip I made new friends whom I'm very grateful to have made, experienced new things and had a lot of fun. This song is special.

[puunkfrogg]

i remember just over a year ago, crying to featherstone, stuck in my childhood home, experiencing abuse and reoccurring trauma, and promising myself that i would listen to it again when i got out, when i got to the coastline

and now im here

[LydiaWhoExists]

Reading these comments, seems like this album is a healer. It found me during one of the worst periods of my life. It made a rough time sweet, and now I can visit my old self by listening here. Maybe part of what was so healing about this album is that older me always sends love to younger me when I hear it.

[rheafinley]

These songs weigh so heavy on my heart. They make me so nostalgic about times that never happened. I miss the world. The song "Bloom" has always signified the ending of my childhood. I miss it all.

[argonanarchy]

Listening to this at 4am watching the sunrise. The most peaceful I've felt in quite some time.

[seurlein]

POV:


You wander through a beautiful forest, full of birds chirping, and sunshine. Small squirrels scuttle on trees, almost like they're playing tag.

You see your dog, wagging their tail while padding next to you. Feeling joyed, you sprint through the forest path, scaring away baby sparrows. The trees looked so green, the undergrowth so lush-like.

Seeing an apple tree up ahead next to the dusty trail, you run up to it, picking the most reddest, juiciest looking fruit. You take a bite, feeling the richness of the forest in your mouth, slowly crunching. You snap a piece, and give it to Cinders, the dog.

Cinders happily munches on the treat, licking her jaws. You pick a few more apples, filling a small basket. Energized, you beckon for the dog to follow, and walk onto the path once more.

Bursting out of the woods, you find you and Cinders in a flowery meadow. The tall green grass mixed with colorful blossoms welcome you, and you gaze at the field in awe.

You find yourself walking forward, Cinders trailing after you, until you reach a small hill littered with daisies.

On top of the hill, there is a majestic willow tree, its branches and leaves almost reaching the ground. You settle down under the willow tree. It is actually kind of bright under, unlike what you expected.

You hug your dog closer, taking out a small picnic carpet. Sitting on it, you begin to take out a few apples, slowly petting Cinders' head.

An orange-yellow filter of light quietly creeps into the gaps of the willow leaves. The sun is setting, you think, rising up to your feet with your dog.

You duck out, your eyes immediately dazzled by the various colors hitting them at once. You blink a few times, then your eyes start to get used to it. Your eyes open properly, and you are met with a breathtaking view.

You can see shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, blue, and a dash of violet-purple peaking out of the sky. You see a hint of clouds floating around the sun, which was shining brightly, as if it was waving towards the world as it takes its leave for today.

Soon, it is dark, the orange light a fading glow on the horizon. You lay down on the roses and tulips, orchids and sunflowers, taking a bite out of a ripe apple. You favor the taste, feeling your thirst quench.

And, as the sun dies down and the moon starts climbing up the first clouds of the sky, you hear a distant chatter of people getting closer and closer. One of them yells out “There she is!” and with that, your friends run up to you with a hug. They brought blankets and pillows, setting them down now, smiling compassionately as you all lie down together, underneath the now inky yet bright night sky.

The vast expanse of a myriad of colours embraces you, each star and constellation twinkling its greetings to you. One of your friends takes out a music box, and winds it. A string of notes fill the air, a sweet melody to lull you to your dreams.

Slowly, you lift your arms, spreading your fingers at the sky.


You wouldn’t mind staying in this place for an eternity.

[That_s_show]

I can't believe Bloom was a Bonus. It itself could be a Hit. For it to just be a bonus onto and album just shows the quality, integrity and absolute beauty that your music has.

[Turtleproof]

Woodland is such a basic, simple title but is so fitting for Paper Kites and is somehow comforting.

[debbiebishop]

This album kept me alive from 2014-2016! I'm in a better place now, but I still have vivid, bittersweet memories of crying to it :)

[zach]

There's something so incredible about screaming out completely honest in the YouTube comments of a good song. Theres no hiding it's just getting what's on your chest off of it and not expecting a response. Love you all, hope it works out.

[stevewilson]

Featherstone especially reminds me of the innocence of childhood. My kids are 9 & 10 and I can listen to this and always picture them running to their Mother or feeding squirrels. It reminds me of Frost on Grass at Sunrise.

[ronalbambinho]

I don't know how I get here. I was playing some music and the randomness of YouTube autoplay brought me here.

When I notice that i haven't heard this before and the last songs have been nice I was half the video.

I'm very grateful today.

[FraserFir]

How incredibly bitter-sweet their sound is. It makes me want to smile sadly into the sunset... or something like that idk it's just beautiful

[primoridalspatula]

2021 EVERYBODY! This album is an amazing start to it.

[pc.o.]

I'm so happy to have find such a pleasent surprise with this band .... it feels like a hug, peace and nostalgic :')