Asphalt Meadows
Death Cab for Cutie · 2022
42 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · emo
A reflective blend of melodic indie rock and poignant lyrics, capturing the complexities of contemporary life.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity in the indie music scene. Critics praised its lyrical depth and sonic cohesion, further establishing Death Cab for Cutie as a significant force in modern rock music.
- Best for
- steady flow with reflective moments gradual peaks of emotional release for evening introspection
- Context
- Asphalt Meadows marks Death Cab for Cutie's tenth studio album, released during a period of artistic exploration following their acclaimed 2018 release, Thank You for Today. The band continued to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature introspective lyricism, solidifying their place in the indie rock landscape more than two decades into their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Moby· Linkin Park· Ariana Grande· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Know How I Survive Standout 3:40
- 2 Roman Candles 2:10
- 3 Asphalt Meadows Standout 4:05
- 4 Rand McNally 4:06
- 5 Here to Forever Standout 3:46
- 6 Foxglove Through the Clearcut 5:15
- 7 Pepper 2:48
- 8 I Miss Strangers 4:24
- 9 Wheat Like Waves 3:38
- 10 Fragments From the Decade 4:38
- 11 I’ll Never Give Up on You 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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