Dance Underwater
Gene Loves Jezebel · 2017
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and new wave, infused with gothic undertones and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Charmed Life (Never Give In) — This track opens the album with an uplifting message of resilience, setting a hopeful tone that echoes throughout the record's thematic exploration of struggle and perseverance.
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How Do You Say Goodbye (to Someone You Love) — Exploring themes of loss and farewell, this song features poignant melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the emotional core of the album.
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I Don’t Wanna Dance Underwater — The title track serves as a metaphor for embracing life's challenges rather than avoiding them, showcasing the band’s signature blend of catchy hooks and introspective lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- vibrant energy for summer days
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- emotional depth in every track
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek darker, heavier themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Dance Underwater is Gene Loves Jezebel's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 2009 release of their compilation album. This marks a significant return for the band, who had been navigating lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes since their peak in the late '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mission· Fields of the Nephilim· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Charmed Life (Never Give In) 4:27
- 2 Summertime 3:29
- 3 How Do You Say Goodbye (to Someone You Love) 5:03
- 4 IZITME 4:34
- 5 Ain’t It Enough 3:23
- 6 Cry 4 U 3:17
- 7 Flying 5:15
- 8 World Gone Crazy 4:08
- 9 Chase the Sun 2:56
- 10 I Don’t Wanna Dance Underwater 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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