A Time for Lions cover

A Time for Lions

Stars of Track and Field · 2009

40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet stirring indie rock landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • serene soundscapes for quiet moments
  • consistent flow through the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2009, 'A Time for Lions' is the second full-length album from Stars of Track and Field, following their debut 'Centuries Before Love and War' in 2006. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and exploring more expansive themes, building upon the emotional depth established in their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Racing Lights 3:19
  • 2 End of All Time 3:35
  • 3 The Breaking of Waves 3:27
  • 4 Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun 4:25
  • 5 In Bright Fire 3:35
  • 6 Peeling Away 3:19
  • 7 Through the Static 3:19
  • 8 Safety in Numbers 3:32
  • 9 The Aviator 3:26
  • 10 The Stranger 4:50
  • 11 Sunrise Ends 3:29

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