Celebration Rock
Japandroids · 2012
58 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A visceral blast of exuberant guitar riffs and anthemic choruses that celebrate youth and reckless abandon.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout celebratory anthems for youth for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Celebration Rock is Japandroids' sophomore album, following their debut, Post-Nothing, released in 2009. The band was gaining momentum and critical acclaim, having established a reputation for high-energy live performances and a raw sound that resonated with the burgeoning indie rock scene at the time.
- If you like
- indie rock
Celebration Rock is an album by Japandroids, released in 2012. A visceral blast of exuberant guitar riffs and anthemic choruses that celebrate youth and reckless abandon. This album received widespread acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and cementing Japandroids as key figures in the indie rock revival. It features 'The House That Heaven Built,' which became a defining anthem of the era and helped the band reach a larger audience, showcasing their ability to blend heartland rock with punk energy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Celebration Rock sound like?
A visceral blast of exuberant guitar riffs and anthemic choruses that celebrate youth and reckless abandon. Rooted in indie rock.
What makes Celebration Rock by Japandroids notable?
This album received widespread acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and cementing Japandroids as key figures in the indie rock revival. It features 'The House That Heaven Built,' which became a defining anthem of the era and helped the band reach a larger audience, showcasing their ability to blend heartland rock with punk energy. Celebration Rock is Japandroids' sophomore album, following their debut, Post-Nothing, released in 2009. The band was gaining momentum and critical acclaim, having established a reputation for high-energy live performances and a raw sound that resonated with the burgeoning indie rock scene at the time.
Who is Celebration Rock for?
Celebration Rock works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, celebratory anthems for youth and for group sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Celebration Rock?
Celebration Rock has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nights of Wine and Roses Standout 4:02
- 2 Fire’s Highway 4:43
- 3 Evil’s Sway 4:26
- 4 For the Love of Ivy 4:13
- 5 Adrenaline Nightshift 4:26
- 6 Younger Us Standout 3:32
- 7 The House That Heaven Built Standout 4:49
- 8 Continuous Thunder 5:09
- 9 Heavenward Grand Prix 3:54
- 10 Art Czars 3:57
- 11 Sex and Dying in High Society 2:38
- 12 Shame 2:18
- 13 Racer-X 3:16
- 14 Jack the Ripper 3:55
- 15 Younger Us (7" version) 3:35
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
58 min 58 sec
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