Better in the Dark
Rogue Traders · 2007
48 min · 12 tracks · electronic rock
Energetic electronic rock blends with catchy pop hooks and danceable beats for a vibrant listening experience.
Why this album works
'Better in the Dark' debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified Gold, reflecting its commercial success. The album's lead single, 'Calling All Lovers,' became a dance floor favorite, further establishing Rogue Traders as key players in the electronic rock genre during the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- danceable beats for social gatherings steady pacing for active listening catchy choruses for singing
- Context
- By the time Rogue Traders released 'Better in the Dark' in January 2007, they were riding the wave of their mainstream success following their previous album, 'Here Come the Drums', which had achieved significant commercial acclaim. This album marked their third studio effort, showcasing an evolution in sound as they continued to solidify their place within the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Powderfinger· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Silverchair· Birds of Tokyo· Eskimo Joe· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Calling All Lovers Standout 4:00
- 2 Don’t You Wanna Feel Standout 3:16
- 3 I Never Liked You 3:29
- 4 Candy Coloured Lights Standout 4:18
- 5 Speak & Destroy 3:47
- 6 Childlike 4:25
- 7 On Your Way to the Disco 4:02
- 8 8th Wonder of the World 3:15
- 9 Better in the Dark 3:51
- 10 What You’re On 4:56
- 11 Throw Your Arms Around Me 4:49
- 12 The Price We Pay 4:00
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