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Back in Love City

The Vaccines · 2021

45 min · 13 tracks · punk

A vibrant mix of punk rock energy and introspective lyrics set against catchy melodies and rhythmic hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • reflective moments between upbeat tracks
  • for road trip playlists
  • engaging hooks that invite replay

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 10, 2021, 'Back in Love City' is The Vaccines' fifth studio album, following their 2018 release 'Combat Sports'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a landscape altered by the pandemic, using the album to explore themes of escapism and connection in a fragmented world.
Stylistic neighbors
The Maccabees· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Back in Love City 3:33
  • 2 Alone Star 3:16
  • 3 Headphones Baby 3:18
  • 4 Wanderlust 3:34
  • 5 Paranormal Romance 3:31
  • 6 El Paso 3:39
  • 7 Jump Off the Top 2:45
  • 8 XCT 2:53
  • 9 Bandit 2:58
  • 10 Peoples’ Republic of Desire 3:58
  • 11 Savage 4:00
  • 12 Heart Land 4:07
  • 13 Pink Water Pistols 4:12

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