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Dry Kids: B-Sides 1997–2005

Embrace · 2005

77 min · 18 tracks · indie rock

A nostalgic collection of melodic indie rock that captures the emotive essence of early 2000s alternative music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • melodic sing-alongs with friends
  • cathartic moments of release
  • late-night drives with memories
  • varied pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Dry Kids: B-Sides 1997–2005' compiles tracks from Embrace's earlier years, following their breakthrough album 'Drawn from Memory' (2000). At this point, Embrace had established themselves as a notable band within the UK indie scene, showcasing their evolution and musical range through previously unreleased and live tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
Biffy Clyro· The Maccabees· Editors

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Shot’s Still Ringing 3:40
  • 2 Madeline 4:00
  • 3 Flaming Red Hair 3:53
  • 4 One Big Family (Perfecto mix) 4:42
  • 5 How Come (live) 3:07
  • 6 Dry Kids 2:45
  • 7 Butter Wouldn’t Melt 3:23
  • 8 Too Many Times 3:59
  • 9 Blind (road version) 4:17
  • 10 Maybe I Wish 5:28
  • 11 Free Ride 2:32
  • 12 Feels Like Glue 8:48
  • 13 I’ve Been Running 5:48
  • 14 Brothers and Sisters 3:25
  • 15 Milk and Honey 4:51
  • 16 The Way I Do 4:20
  • 17 Love Is Back 3:39
  • 18 Waterfall 5:03

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