What makes Back from Earth by Awolnation notable?

The album features the breakout hit 'Sail,' which achieved considerable commercial success, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its popularity helped define a wave of alternative electronic rock music in the early 2010s, influencing subsequent artists and incorporating elements of both genres into mainstream playlists. Released on May 18, 2010, 'Back from Earth' marked Awolnation's debut album, following the band's formation in 2009. At this time, Aaron Bruno was transitioning from his previous work with Hometown Hero and Under the Influence of Giants, seeking to carve out a distinct sound that combined rock with electronic influences.

Who is Back from Earth for?

Back from Earth works well if you're into short energetic listening bursts, anthemic choruses for sing-alongs and front-loaded excitement and energy.

How many songs are on Back from Earth?

Back from Earth has 5 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Back from Earth

Awolnation · 2010

18 min · 5 tracks · electronic rock

A dynamic fusion of electronic elements and rock energy, punctuated by anthemic choruses.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short energetic listening bursts
anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
front-loaded excitement and energy
upbeat tracks for motivation

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek slow, reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on May 18, 2010, 'Back from Earth' marked Awolnation's debut album, following the band's formation in 2009. At this time, Aaron Bruno was transitioning from his previous work with Hometown Hero and Under the Influence of Giants, seeking to carve out a distinct sound that combined rock with electronic influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Imagine Dragons· Bastille· X Ambassadors

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Tracklist

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

1 Burn It Down 2:45
2 Guilty Filthy Soul 3:34
3 Sail 4:24
4 MF 3:19
5 Burn It Down (Innerpartysystem remix) 4:56

What to play next

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