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Coral Island

The Coral · 2021

54 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · punk

A whimsical exploration of nostalgia and imagination, blending lush melodies with vivid storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical nostalgia for dreamers
  • dynamic interludes for exploration
  • short tracks for casual listening
  • reflective moments of imagination
  • lighthearted soundscapes for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer long, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 30, 2021, 'Coral Island' is The Coral's eighth studio album, marking a creative resurgence after their previous work, 'Distance Inbetween' from 2016. This album showcases their evolution as they embrace a more conceptual approach, reflecting the band's growth since their early days in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· The Beta Band· The La's

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Welcome to Coral Island 0:54
  • 2 Lover Undiscovered 3:29
  • 3 Change Your Mind 3:07
  • 4 Mist on the River 3:35
  • 5 Pavilions of the Mind 1:21
  • 6 Vacancy 2:43
  • 7 My Best Friend 2:33
  • 8 Arcade Hallucinations 0:32
  • 9 The Game She Plays 3:22
  • 10 Autumn Has Come 3:00
  • 11 The End of the Pier 1:07

Disc 2

  • 1 The Ghost of Coral Island 1:04
  • 2 Golden Age 2:41
  • 3 Faceless Angel 3:26
  • 4 The Great Lafayette 1:09
  • 5 Strange Illusions 3:06
  • 6 Summertime 3:10
  • 7 Telepathic Waltz 0:53
  • 8 Old Photographs 2:21
  • 9 Watch You Disappear 2:38
  • 10 Late Nights at the Borders 0:31
  • 11 Land of the Lost 3:52
  • 12 The Calico Girl 2:42
  • 13 The Last Entertainer 0:49

Disc 3

  • 1 The North
  • 2 This Love
  • 3 To Lose a Friend
  • 4 Time the Equaliser
  • 5 The Coral Lazy Ole Sun

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