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Cheeky for a Reason

The View · 2012

41 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

Vibrant indie rock infused with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, reflecting youthful exuberance and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • youthful energy and introspection
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek deep, complex narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2012, 'Cheeky for a Reason' marked The View's fourth studio album, following their 2011 release 'Bread and Circuses'. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of maintaining their sound while evolving musically, as they sought to solidify their place in the UK indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Fratellis· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 How Long 2:56
  • 2 AB (We Need Treatment) 3:10
  • 3 Hold on Now 4:27
  • 4 Anfield Row 3:47
  • 5 Bullet 3:06
  • 6 Bunker (Solid Ground) 3:42
  • 7 The Clock 4:40
  • 8 Piano Interlude 0:13
  • 9 Hole in the Bed 3:47
  • 10 Sour Little Sweetie 3:43
  • 11 Lean on My World 3:38
  • 12 Tacky Tattoo 4:35

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