Bumpy Ride
The Hoosiers · 2011
61 min · 25 tracks · Britpop
A playful blend of catchy melodies and whimsical lyrics wrapped in vibrant Britpop energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bumpy Ride — The title track encapsulates the album’s playful spirit with infectious hooks and clever wordplay that reflect on life's unpredictability.
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Choices — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and introspective lyrics about decision-making in life and love.
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Unlikely Hero — Here, the band combines anthemic choruses with a narrative about unexpected courage, making it both relatable and uplifting.
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Glorious — This song stands out for its optimistic message and catchy melody, capturing the essence of seizing joy amidst challenges.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with catchy melodies
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for upbeat group settings
- great for spontaneous sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious introspective themes
- seek consistently slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 11, 2011, Bumpy Ride is The Hoosiers' third studio album, following their well-received debut, Trick to Life, in 2007. At this point, the band was navigating the challenge of maintaining momentum after initial success, exploring new sounds while staying true to their pop roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Feeling· Scouting for Girls· Kaiser Chiefs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Choices 2:48
- 2 Bumpy Ride 3:59
- 3 Who Said Anything (About Falling in Love)? 3:05
- 4 Unlikely Hero 3:50
- 5 Lovers in My Head 3:39
- 6 Live by the Ocean 4:03
- 7 Devil's in the Detail 3:13
- 8 Glorious 4:46
- 9 Made to Measure 4:21
- 10 Giddy Up 2:59
- 11 Sarajevo 5:44
- 12 Little Brutes 3:21
- 13 Say Hello, Wave Good Bye 3:42
- 14 Sister Sister 3:01
- 15 Used to Be 3:15
- 16 Squeeze 5:18
Disc 2
- 1 Bumpy Ride to Vegas
- 2 Goodbye Mr A (Cabin Fever version)
- 3 Choices (Kidnapped & Abandoned version)
- 4 Everything Goes Dark in the Grand Canyon
- 5 Unlikely Hero Goes Dark in a Grand Can'Tyon
- 6 Worried About Ray ... In a barn!
- 7 Money to Be Made... Once a Prenuptial Agreement Is Signed Willingly by Both Parties.
- 8 Bumpy Ride Video TV (edit)
- 9 Bumpy Ride Video Directors Cut
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