Delayed Reaction
Soul Asylum · 2012
47 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and gritty guitars, capturing the essence of alternative rock's resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gravity Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and driving instrumentation, encapsulating themes of struggle and perseverance.
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Let’s All Kill Each Other — This track stands out for its darkly humorous take on societal issues, blending catchy hooks with biting commentary that resonates through its upbeat tempo.
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I Should’ve Stayed in Bed — With its introspective lyrics and slower pace, this song provides a moment of vulnerability amidst the more energetic tracks, showcasing the band's emotional depth.
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Into the Light — This song combines soaring melodies with poignant lyrics about hope and redemption, representing a significant thematic arc within the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo drive
- heartfelt melodies with grit
- reflective moments of resilience
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after six years, showing continued vitality in their sound.
- Themes
- societal disillusionment· post-reunion resilience· dark humor in struggle
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Delayed Reaction marked Soul Asylum's first album in six years, following their 2006 release, The Silver Lining. This period saw a lineup change with guitarist Justin Sharbono joining, reflecting a renewed energy in their sound. The album came during a time when the band was re-establishing their presence after years of fluctuating commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush
Tracklist
- 1 Gravity Start here 4:32
- 2 Into the Light 3:58
- 3 The Streets 2:49
- 4 By the Way 3:21
- 5 Pipe Dream 2:45
- 6 Let’s All Kill Each Other 2:40
- 7 Cruel Intentions 3:54
- 8 The Juice 3:38
- 9 Take Manhattan 2:55
- 10 I Should’ve Stayed in Bed 5:10
- 11 Leave This Town 3:08
- 12 Time Will Tell 3:03
- 13 Your Generation 3:06
- 14 Good Morning Good Morning 2:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heaven Is Whenever
The Hold Steady
Shares a mix of gritty guitars and introspective lyrics reflecting resilience and societal disillusionment.
Deja Entendu
Brand New
Explores themes of struggle and dark humor through a blend of alternative rock and introspective storytelling.
Happiness Is
Taking Back Sunday
Features an emotional depth and guitar-driven sound that echoes the resilience found in 'Delayed Reaction.'
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