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Released 7 years ago this June

Doom Days

Bastille · 2019

46 min · 13 tracks · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and introspective lyrics, capturing the zeitgeist of modern anxieties and fleeting joys.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • vibrant energy for late nights
  • introspective themes in everyday life
  • catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
  • varied tempos for dynamic listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Themes
societal pressures· personal turmoil· searching for joy
Career context
Doom Days is Bastille's third studio album, following the commercial success of their sophomore effort, Wild World (2016). At this point in their career, the band was exploring deeper themes of existentialism and societal issues while maintaining their signature anthemic sound. This album marked a significant evolution as they embraced a more cohesive narrative approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Chvrches· M83· Ellie Goulding
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Love Is Dead by Chvrches — Shares a vibrant synth-pop sound and explores themes of love amidst societal anxieties.
Junk by M83 — Combines anthemic synth melodies with introspective lyrics about modern life's contradictions.
The Slow Rush by Tame Impala — Features lush synth textures and reflective themes addressing time and existentialism in contemporary life.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Quarter Past Midnight 3:19
  • 2 Bad Decisions 3:10
  • 3 The Waves 4:01
  • 4 Divide 3:52
  • 5 Million Pieces 4:12
  • 6 Doom Days 2:18
  • 7 Nocturnal Creatures 3:52
  • 8 4AM 4:08
  • 9 Another Place 3:32
  • 10 Those Nights 4:30
  • 11 Joy 3:13
  • 12 When I Watch the World Burn All I Think About Is You (demo) 3:13
  • 13 Easy Days (demo) 2:54

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