Ants from Up There
Black Country, New Road · 2022
58 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock
An intricate blend of chamber pop and post-rock that navigates emotional landscapes with sweeping instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Ants from Up There' received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its ambitious arrangements and lyrical depth. It peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and solidified the band's reputation as a leading force in the UK indie music scene, influencing both contemporary alternative rock and chamber pop artists.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on February 4, 2022, 'Ants from Up There' is Black Country, New Road's second album, following their acclaimed debut 'For the First Time' (2021). The band was experiencing a period of significant creative evolution, as they sought to expand their sound while dealing with lineup changes, including the departure of guitarist and vocalist Isaac Wood shortly after this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Canary Complex· Arcade Fire· Sufjan Stevens
- If this clicks, go next to
- Live at Bush Hall — Continues the emotional depth with live interpretations of their complex sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:54
- 2 Chaos Space Marine 3:36
- 3 Concorde Standout 6:03
- 4 Bread Song Standout 6:21
- 5 Good Will Hunting 4:57
- 6 Haldern 5:05
- 7 Mark’s Theme 2:47
- 8 The Place Where He Inserted the Blade Standout 7:13
- 9 Snow Globes 9:13
- 10 Basketball Shoes 12:37
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