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Codeine Velvet Club

Codeine Velvet Club · 2009

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A lush blend of orchestral pop and rock, intertwining bittersweet melodies with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • bittersweet melodies for introspection
  • consistent flow throughout listening experience
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
Codeine Velvet Club is the debut album from the Scottish duo formed by Jon Fratelli of The Fratellis and singer-songwriter Lou Hickey. Released in early 2009, this project marked a departure from Fratelli's well-known garage rock sound, showcasing a more refined and melodic approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hollywood 4:01
  • 2 Vanity Kills 3:30
  • 3 Time 3:50
  • 4 The Black Roses 3:26
  • 5 Little Sister 2:32
  • 6 Nevada 3:35
  • 7 Reste avec moi 4:07
  • 8 I Would Send You Roses 3:53
  • 9 Like a Full Moon 3:28
  • 10 Begging Bowl Blues 4:51
  • 11 I Am the Resurrection 4:54

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