What makes Death Is a Warm Blanket by Microwave notable?

'Death Is a Warm Blanket' received positive critical acclaim, noted for its candid lyrics and dynamic arrangements. The album's lead single 'Float to the Top' gained significant attention, contributing to a growing fanbase and solidifying Microwave's presence in the contemporary indie rock landscape. By the time 'Death Is a Warm Blanket' was released on September 13, 2019, Microwave had established themselves within the indie rock scene with their previous album, 'Much Love' (2018). This record marks a continued evolution for the band as they further delve into personal themes while refining their sound. The album reflects their growth as artists and showcases their ability to balance intensity with introspection.

Who is Death Is a Warm Blanket for?

Death Is a Warm Blanket works well if you're into short, punchy listening sessions, steady progression to conclusion and raw emotional intensity.

How many songs are on Death Is a Warm Blanket?

Death Is a Warm Blanket has 10 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Death Is a Warm Blanket

Microwave · 2019

29 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A raw exploration of emotional turmoil wrapped in gritty guitar riffs and unapologetic vulnerability.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Float to the Top — The track serves as an anthem of resilience, capturing a sense of urgency through its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics that confront self-doubt.
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Hate TKO — This song exemplifies the album's exploration of conflict and inner struggle, featuring powerful instrumentation that mirrors the lyrical intensity.
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Love's Will Tear Us Apart — At just under a minute, this track distills the essence of heartbreak into raw emotion, using stark imagery to convey the weight of love lost.
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Carry — With its melodic hooks and reflective lyrics, this song encapsulates themes of support and vulnerability, resonating deeply within the album's narrative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, punchy listening sessions
steady progression to conclusion
raw emotional intensity
introspective lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Death Is a Warm Blanket' was released on September 13, 2019, Microwave had established themselves within the indie rock scene with their previous album, 'Much Love' (2018). This record marks a continued evolution for the band as they further delve into personal themes while refining their sound. The album reflects their growth as artists and showcases their ability to balance intensity with introspection.
Stylistic neighbors: Jordana· The Kooks· Blur

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Hate TKO

The bridge features a shift from chaotic instrumentation to quieter tones that emphasize an internal dialogue about feelings of inadequacy.

This contrast heightens the emotional stakes, allowing listeners to feel the tension between external chaos and internal reflection.

Tracklist

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

1 Leather Daddy 3:40
2 Float to the Top 3:37
3 DIAWB 2:58
4 The Brakeman Has Resigned 2:33
5 Hate TKO 3:52
6 Pull 2:35
7 Love's Will Tear Us Apart 0:57
8 Mirrors 2:57
9 Carry 3:27
10 Part of It 3:14

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