A Flash Flood of Colour
Enter Shikari · 2012
42 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · electronicore
A frenetic blend of electronic beats, post-hardcore riffs, and politically charged lyrics create a visceral listening experience.
Why this album works
'A Flash Flood of Colour' debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart and received significant acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth. The album's themes of activism and climate change resonated widely, influencing not only fans but also other artists within the post-hardcore and electronicore scenes.
- Best for
- steady energy for active listening political themes for engaged minds frenetic bursts of intensity
- Context
- Released on January 16, 2012, 'A Flash Flood of Colour' was Enter Shikari's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Common Dreads' in 2009. At this point, the band had established themselves as a unique force in the UK music scene, blending genres while addressing social issues through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Muse· Robbie Williams· Ed Sheeran· Ellie Goulding· Depeche Mode· Manic Street Preachers· Gorillaz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 System… 1:57
- 2 …Meltdown 3:23
- 3 Sssnakepit 3:25
- 4 Search Party 4:06
- 5 Arguing With Thermometers 3:23
- 6 Stalemate 4:18
- 7 Gandhi Mate, Gandhi Standout 4:26
- 8 Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here Standout 4:38
- 9 Pack of Thieves 3:57
- 10 Hello Tyrannosaurus, Meet Tyrannicide Standout 3:46
- 11 Constellations 5:01
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