Crocodiles
Echo & the Bunnymen · 1980
38 min · 12 tracks · post-punk
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and atmospheric synths envelops introspective lyrics in a post-punk landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- introspective vibes for reflection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- want immediate high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Liverpool nightlife· ambition and desire
- Career context
- Crocodiles is Echo & the Bunnymen's debut album, released on July 18, 1980. At this time, the band was establishing their presence in the post-punk scene, following their formation in Liverpool just two years prior. This album laid the groundwork for their distinctive sound that would influence many artists in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Siouxsie and the Banshees
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Seventeen Seconds by The Cure — Shares the same atmospheric synth textures and introspective lyrical themes prevalent in post-punk.Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division — Offers a similar blend of haunting melodies and dark, introspective lyrics wrapped in a post-punk sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Going Up 3:59
- 2 Do It Clean 2:47
- 3 Stars Are Stars 2:48
- 4 Pride 2:42
- 5 Monkeys 2:50
- 6 Crocodiles 2:40
- 7 Rescue 4:30
- 8 Villiers Terrace 2:46
- 9 Read It in Books 2:33
- 10 Pictures on My Wall 2:54
- 11 All That Jazz 2:48
- 12 Happy Death Men 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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