A New Athens cover

A New Athens

The Bluetones · 2010

48 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock interwoven with introspective lyrics and a warm, nostalgic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • warm nostalgic soundscapes
  • introspective lyrics for contemplation
  • easy background for relaxed settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'A New Athens' was The Bluetones' fifth studio album and marked their return after a five-year hiatus. This album came after the band’s 2005 release, 'Luxembourg', and signified a period of renewed creativity as they navigated changes in the music landscape and their own evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Ocean Colour Scene· The Verve· Shed Seven

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Notes Between the Notes Between the Notes 3:56
  • 2 Firefly 4:47
  • 3 A New Athens 3:42
  • 4 Culling Song 3:42
  • 5 Into the Red 3:28
  • 6 Golden Soul 3:06
  • 7 The Day That Never Was 4:49
  • 8 Carry Me Home 3:42
  • 9 Half the Size of Nothing 4:07
  • 10 Haunted by You 3:22
  • 11 Pranchestonelle 5:01
  • 12 Hey Shmoopey 4:19

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