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Exclusive Download: Ben Lee's Haunting New Tune

Preview 'Get Used To It' from his new album 'Deeper Into Dream'

August 19, 2011 12:30 PM ET
Exclusive Download: Ben Lee's Haunting New Tune
Album artwork courtest Dangerbird

Click here to listen to Ben Lee's "Get Used To It"

It's been two years since Australian indie rocker Ben Lee released his last LP, 2009's The Rebirth of Venus, but Rolling Stone has an exclusive preview  from Lee's forthcoming Deeper Into Dream, due out October 11th. Although upbeat and catchy, "Get Used To It" addresses a much heavier topic: death.  "Once you jump in, once you jump in, I hope you really get used to it," Lee sings. And while his haunting vocals and honest lyrics evoke sadness, you can't help but feel a bit of peace in the resolution. You can download "Get Used To It" for free here. Come on, jump in.

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