What makes Days Like These by The Cat Empire notable?

The album features the hit single 'Days Like These,' which received significant airplay and contributed to the band's growing popularity. Its unique blend of genres resonated with audiences, helping to solidify The Cat Empire's place in the Australian music scene during the early 2000s. Released in 2004, 'Days Like These' marked The Cat Empire's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2003. By this point, the band was gaining traction internationally, particularly in Australia and Europe, establishing their reputation as a lively act blending diverse musical styles.

Who is Days Like These for?

Days Like These works well if you're into quick energetic listening bursts, infectious melodies for celebration and playful vibes for gatherings.

How many songs are on Days Like These?

Days Like These has 5 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Days Like These

The Cat Empire · 2004

18 min · 5 tracks · jazz · ska

An exuberant fusion of jazz and ska, brimming with vibrant rhythms and infectious melodies.

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Why this album works

The album features the hit single 'Days Like These,' which received significant airplay and contributed to the band's growing popularity. Its unique blend of genres resonated with audiences, helping to solidify The Cat Empire's place in the Australian music scene during the early 2000s.

Career context: Released in 2004, 'Days Like These' marked The Cat Empire's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2003. By this point, the band was gaining traction internationally, particularly in Australia and Europe, establishing their reputation as a lively act blending diverse musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors: Crowded House· Diesel· Powderfinger· The Living End· Kate Ceberano· Missy Higgins· Shannon Noll· Savage Garden

Tracklist

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

1 Days Like These (radio edit) Standout 3:49
2 Days Loop 0:54
3 Wandering Standout 4:35
4 Wanted to Write a Love Song Standout 4:53
5 Manifesto (extended version) 4:31

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