Released 20 years ago
Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice
Vaux · 2006
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty blend of melodic hooks and raw energy that captures the essence of mid-2000s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Identity Theft — The opening track sets a confrontational tone with its biting lyrics and anthemic chorus, establishing the album's thematic focus on personal struggle and societal critique.
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Cocaine James — This track stands out for its narrative-driven lyrics that explore themes of addiction and loss, wrapped in a catchy and aggressive musical arrangement.
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Burn the Bandwagon — Its rebellious spirit and infectious energy make it a highlight, embodying the band's ethos of challenging conformity while delivering an engaging hook.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- gritty emotional storytelling experience
- for introspective drives
- engaging narratives throughout listening
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 1, 2006, 'Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice' was Vaux's third studio album, following their 2003 effort 'There Must Be Some Way To Stop Them'. At this point in their career, the band aimed to solidify their sound and garner wider recognition within the alternative rock scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Identity Theft 4:14
- 2 Are You With Me 3:28
- 3 Cocaine James 3:20
- 4 Need to Get By 3:48
- 5 A Simple Man 3:33
- 6 The Last Report From… 4:15
- 7 Never Better 4:20
- 8 The Rope, the Pistol, the Candlestick 4:34
- 9 Don’t Wait 3:53
- 10 Burn the Bandwagon 3:29
- 11 To the Nines 2:40
- 12 Van Fong 4:57
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