Clap Your Hands Say Yeah cover

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah · 2005

60 min · 17 tracks · indie rock

Quirky melodies collide with conversational lyrics, creating an intimate yet eclectic soundscape of early 2000s indie rock.

Why this album works

This album became a significant part of the mid-2000s indie music wave, receiving critical acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork, which praised its inventive style. It also achieved commercial success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, solidifying the band's impact in the independent music scene.
Best for
quirky melodies for lighthearted moments intimate sing-alongs with friends dynamic exploration of sound waves
Context
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's self-titled debut album was released in 2005, marking their entrance into the indie rock scene. The band gained attention for their unique sound and self-released approach, which came at a time when the genre was experiencing a surge in popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Clap Your Hands! 1:48
  • 2 Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away Standout 3:24
  • 3 Over and Over Again (Lost and Found) 3:09
  • 4 Sunshine and Clouds (And Everything Proud) 1:01
  • 5 Details of the War 3:30
  • 6 The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth Standout 5:42
  • 7 Is This Love? 3:12
  • 8 Heavy Metal 4:01
  • 9 Blue Turning Gray 1:16
  • 10 In This Home on Ice 3:58
  • 11 Gimme Some Salt 3:03
  • 12 Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood Standout 4:36
  • 13 Is This Love? (live) 3:54
  • 14 Over and Over Again (Lost and Found) (live) 2:48
  • 15 Gimme Some Salt (live) 4:12
  • 16 Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood (live) 4:51
  • 17 The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth (live) 5:34

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