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Girls in Peacetime Want To Dance

Belle and Sebastian · 2015

61 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant tapestry of indie pop infused with danceable rhythms and introspective lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable rhythms for celebration
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike introspective lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2015, 'Girls in Peacetime Want To Dance' is Belle and Sebastian's ninth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Write About Love'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more upbeat sound while maintaining their signature lyrical depth, marking a significant evolution in their musical style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nobody’s Empire 5:08
  • 2 Allie 3:16
  • 3 The Party Line 4:14
  • 4 The Power of Three 3:57
  • 5 The Cat With the Cream 5:17
  • 6 Enter Sylvia Plath 6:48
  • 7 The Everlasting Muse 5:25
  • 8 Perfect Couples 5:29
  • 9 Ever Had a Little Faith? 4:21
  • 10 Play for Today 7:33
  • 11 The Book of You 4:23
  • 12 Today (This Army’s for Peace) 5:25

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