A Distant History: Rarities 1997–2007
Idlewild · 2007
64 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of raw, energetic tracks revealing Idlewild's evolution through alternative rock's vibrant landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for reflective moments
- dynamic progression with emotional resolution
- short bursts of introspective lyrics
- for nostalgic late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Distant History: Rarities 1997–2007' was released, Idlewild had established themselves as a pioneering force in British alternative rock. This compilation came after their fourth studio album, 'Warnings/Promises,' and showcased the band’s diverse sonic journey over a decade, including previously unreleased material and fan favorites.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· The Maccabees· We Are Scientists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Queen of the Troubled Teens 2:17
- 2 Self Healer 2:00
- 3 Chandelier 2:21
- 4 I Want to Be a Writer 1:48
- 5 Satan Polaroid 3:18
- 6 This Is Worse 3:39
- 7 You Don’t Have the Heart (live at the Glasgow Garage) 2:07
- 8 There’s Glory in Your Story 1:59
- 9 A Distant History 4:36
- 10 I Was Made to Think It 4:00
- 11 Poor Thing 4:18
- 12 The Nothing I Know 4:25
- 13 Everything Flows 3:34
- 14 I Found That Essence Rare 3:05
- 15 Hold on to Your Breath 3:54
- 16 Gone Too Long 2:59
- 17 Don’t Let Me Change 4:52
- 18 El Capitan (acoustic) 4:10
- 19 Winter Is Blue 2:20
- 20 Hidden Ways 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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