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A Different Kind of Fix

Bombay Bicycle Club · 2011

50 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of reflective lyrics and melodic indie rock, capturing youthful introspection and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • youthful introspection and depth
  • for afternoon drives
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'A Different Kind of Fix' was released in January 2011, Bombay Bicycle Club had established themselves as a prominent force in indie rock following their 2009 breakthrough album 'I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose'. This third studio album showcased the band's evolution, incorporating more diverse influences and experimentation in their sound as they navigated their growing popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
alt-J· Foals· Vampire Weekend

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep 3:30
  • 2 Bad Timing 3:34
  • 3 Your Eyes 5:20
  • 4 Lights Out, Words Gone 5:01
  • 5 Take the Right One 3:35
  • 6 Shuffle 3:55
  • 7 Beggars 4:11
  • 8 Leave It 3:53
  • 9 Fracture 4:03
  • 10 What You Want 4:19
  • 11 Favourite Day 4:56
  • 12 Still 4:25

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