A Brief Crack of Light
Therapy? · 2012
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · noise rock
A thunderous blend of alternative metal and noise rock, punctuated by dark, introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
The album received generally positive reviews and showcased Therapy?'s enduring appeal within the alternative metal genre. It marked their return to form with a sound that resonated well with both longtime fans and new listeners, featuring tracks that were included in various playlists highlighting contemporary UK rock music.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'A Brief Crack of Light' is Therapy?'s tenth studio album, following their 2009 effort 'Immortal?' This album came during a period of renewed creativity after lineup changes, as the band continued to explore themes of despair and resilience. It further solidified their place in the alternative rock scene after years of influence from the 1990s onward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Muse· Radiohead· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living in the Shadow of the Terrible Thing Standout 3:56
- 2 Plague Bell Standout 4:11
- 3 Marlow 4:36
- 4 Before You, With You, After You 3:32
- 5 The Buzzing 3:38
- 6 Get Your Dead Hand off My Shoulder Standout 4:07
- 7 Ghost Trio 5:19
- 8 Why Turbulence? 3:33
- 9 Stark Raving Sane 2:36
- 10 Ecclesiastes 5:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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