Released 20 years ago
Cheated Hearts
Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 2006
9 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and garage punk, pulsating with raw emotion and experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cheated Hearts (radio edit) — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, with its haunting melody paired with Karen O's poignant vocals, capturing a sense of longing and regret.
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Thank You Were Wrong — The extended runtime allows for an immersive experience, blending intricate instrumentation with introspective lyrics that reflect themes of self-reflection and reconciliation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong songwriting and distinct sound but is limited in depth due to its brief format.
What we noticed
- The title track features a steady, driving rhythm with layered instrumentation that builds intensity throughout.
- The second track introduces a more subdued tempo and a minimalist arrangement, contrasting with the first.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified their place in alternative rock after prior success.
- Themes
- emotional longing· introspective melodies· post-2000 indie evolution
- Career context
- By the time 'Cheated Hearts' was released in 2006, Yeah Yeah Yeahs were riding high on the success of their previous album, 'Fever to Tell', which had established them as leading figures in the early 2000s indie rock scene. This single marked a shift towards a more melodic and introspective sound for the band, showcasing their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sonic Youth· The Kills· Interpol
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Cheated Hearts (radio edit)
The narrative shifts from external observations to personal confessions about betrayal and heartache.
This transition deepens the emotional impact, making the listener feel the weight of vulnerability that permeates the entire track.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cheated Hearts (radio edit) 3:34
- 2 Thank You Were Wrong 6:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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