Back on Top
The Front Bottoms · 2015
42 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · folk punk · Midwest emo
A vibrant blend of folk punk and emo, pulsing with earnest storytelling and infectious melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- earnest storytelling with heart
- uplifting melodies for gatherings
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- for sunny afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek complex musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Back on Top' was released in 2015, The Front Bottoms were solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene following their 2013 breakthrough album, 'Talon of the Hawk.' This album showcased a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth, reflecting both personal growth and broader themes as they transitioned to a more polished production approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- American Football· Mitski· The Fratellis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorcycle 3:26
- 2 Summer Shandy 3:36
- 3 Cough It Out 4:20
- 4 Help 3:46
- 5 Laugh Till I Cry 3:48
- 6 Historic Cemetery 4:19
- 7 The Plan (Fuck Jobs) 3:38
- 8 Ginger 3:14
- 9 2YL 4:11
- 10 West Virginia 4:14
- 11 Plastic Flowers 4:08
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