Convicts
You Am I · 2006
86 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics encapsulating the struggles of everyday life.
Why this album works
'Convicts' received positive reviews from critics, allowing it to enter the ARIA Charts and affirming You Am I's place as a leading force in Australian alternative rock. The album showcases the band's ability to balance catchy melodies with lyrical depth, influencing a generation of musicians in the local scene.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks raw energy and introspective lyrics late-night contemplation and release
- Context
- Released on May 13, 2006, 'Convicts' is You Am I's sixth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 2004 release 'Deliverance'. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Australian rock scene while exploring more personal and reflective themes in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Midnight Oil· INXS· Powderfinger· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Birds of Tokyo· Crowded House· The Church· Eskimo Joe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 2
- 1 Thank God I’ve Hit the Bottom Standout 1:52
- 2 It Ain’t Funny How We Don’t Talk Anymore Standout 2:29
- 3 Friends Like You 2:25
- 4 A Nervous Kid 2:18
- 5 Secrets 4:04
- 6 Thuggery 2:14
- 7 By My Own Hand Standout 3:00
- 8 The Sweet Life 4:20
- 9 Gunslingers 3:42
- 10 Constance George 1:40
- 11 Explaining Cricket 4:11
- 12 I’m a Mess 3:57
Disc 3
- 1 Mr Milk 3:58
- 2 Rumble 4:11
- 3 If We Can’t Get It Together 3:24
- 4 Berlin Chair 3:08
- 5 Jewels & Bullets 3:39
- 6 Damage 4:44
- 7 Doug Sahm 5:12
- 8 Coprolalia 5:12
- 9 Heavy Heart 3:49
- 10 Trouble 7:43
- 11 Minor Byrd 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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