Why this album works
'City of Daughters' is regarded as a foundational record in the Canadian indie rock scene, influencing countless artists with its avant-garde approach. It received positive reviews from critics, establishing Destroyer as an important voice within the burgeoning indie movement of the late 1990s.
- Best for
- kaleidoscopic lyrical introspection wave-like pacing throughout brief yet impactful tracks
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'City of Daughters' was Destroyer's third album and solidified Dan Bejar's unique songwriting style. Following their previous release 'Thief,' this album marked a significant step towards Bejar's distinctive blend of literary lyrics and genre-defying sounds, setting the stage for later works that would garner broader critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shawn Mendes· Barenaked Ladies· Carly Rae Jepsen· Shania Twain· Justin Bieber· The Tragically Hip· Nickelback· The Weeknd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Comments on the World as Will 0:56
- 2 No Cease Fires! (Crimes Against the State of Our Love, Baby) Standout 3:30
- 3 The Space Race 2:22
- 4 Dark Purposes 2:15
- 5 Emax I 1:46
- 6 I Want This Cyclops 3:13
- 7 Loves of a Gnostic Standout 2:38
- 8 Emax II 0:57
- 9 State of the Union 1:17
- 10 School, and the Girls Who Go There 2:51
- 11 Melanie and Jennifer and Melanie 3:58
- 12 War on Jazz Standout 1:54
- 13 Emax III 0:59
- 14 You Were So Cruel 3:34
- 15 Signs 0:47
- 16 Rereading the Marble Faun 3:15
- 17 Son of the Earth 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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