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Released 10 years ago

Friends

White Lies · 2016

44 min · 10 tracks · post-punk revival

Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, evoking a sense of longing and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • longing themes in each track
  • for evening wind-down

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2016, 'Friends' is White Lies' fourth studio album, following their 2013 effort 'Big TV'. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in sound, moving towards more experimental textures while retaining their post-punk roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Interpol· Editors· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Take It Out on Me 3:51
  • 2 Morning in LA 3:19
  • 3 Hold Back Your Love 4:58
  • 4 Don’t Want to Feel It All 4:18
  • 5 Is My Love Enough? 5:54
  • 6 Summer Didn’t Change a Thing 4:02
  • 7 Swing 5:31
  • 8 Come On 4:07
  • 9 Right Place 4:18
  • 10 Don’t Fall 3:43

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