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Celebración de la Ciudad Natal

My Morning Jacket · 2009

47 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and Americana that captures the essence of a vibrant, sprawling musical landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Evil Urges Start here — The opening track sets a bold tone with its dynamic shifts and infectious grooves, encapsulating the album's adventurous spirit and lyrical exploration of desire.
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    Highly Suspicious — This song stands out with its funky beat and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that challenge conventional norms, highlighting the band's playful yet provocative approach.
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    Dondante — A sprawling epic that showcases the band's ability to build emotional intensity through intricate arrangements and powerful vocals, it serves as a climactic moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • introspective moments for deep thinking
  • full-volume crescendos for release
  • engaging storytelling across tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer predictable, consistent flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, Celebración de la Ciudad Natal marks My Morning Jacket's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed Z. At this point, the band had established themselves as a leading force in indie rock, known for their eclectic sound and ambitious live performances. The album reflects their continued evolution while maintaining the experimental spirit that characterized their previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
Band of Horses· Wilco· The War on Drugs

Tracklist

  • 1 Evil Urges Start here 6:01
  • 2 Highly Suspicious 3:13
  • 3 Speech! Speech! Speech! 2:03
  • 4 Gideon 4:02
  • 5 Where to Begin 3:58
  • 6 Librarian 4:31
  • 7 Phone Went West 8:59
  • 8 Dondante 14:31

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