Glory Bumps
Shriekback · 2007
44 min · 10 tracks · post-punk
An eclectic blend of post-punk rhythms and art-rock sensibilities, layered with provocative lyrical imagery and experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hooray for Everything — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and playful yet introspective lyrics, encapsulating Shriekback's distinctive style.
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Bittersweet — The track explores themes of nostalgia and longing, featuring intricate arrangements that showcase the band's ability to merge emotion with complexity.
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Glory Bumps — As the title track, it represents the album’s core themes and features an engaging groove intertwined with thought-provoking lyrics about life's unpredictable nature.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual peaks
- surreal urban atmosphere exploration
- immersive listening for reflective moods
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to dissect
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Glory Bumps' was released in 2007, Shriekback was in a phase of creative resurgence after a long hiatus since their last studio album in 1999. This album marked their return to the music scene, showcasing a blend of their established post-punk roots with new experimental elements that reflected their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pop Group· Gang of Four· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hooray for Everything 4:46
- 2 The Bride Stripped Bare 4:06
- 3 Burying the Bunny 3:40
- 4 Bittersweet 4:09
- 5 Amaryllis in the Sprawl 5:07
- 6 Mahalia 3:57
- 7 Glory Bumps 5:43
- 8 Squanderer 3:54
- 9 Devils’ Onions 6:21
- 10 Yarg 7 2:43
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