Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks atmospheric soundscapes for introspection engaging headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Released in January 1982, 'Harmony' was The Wake's debut album, marking their entry into the post-punk scene. Following the dissolution of previous band O-Level, this album established their unique sound and set the stage for their subsequent releases.
- If you like
- post-punk
Harmony is an album by The Wake, released in 1982. A shimmering blend of jangly guitars and ethereal vocals, creating an atmospheric post-punk landscape. The album is significant as it helped define the early 1980s Scottish post-punk movement, influencing contemporaries like The Pastels and The Shop Assistants. It received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and has since been referenced as a touchstone of the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Harmony sound like?
A shimmering blend of jangly guitars and ethereal vocals, creating an atmospheric post-punk landscape. Rooted in post-punk.
What makes Harmony by The Wake notable?
The album is significant as it helped define the early 1980s Scottish post-punk movement, influencing contemporaries like The Pastels and The Shop Assistants. It received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and has since been referenced as a touchstone of the genre. Released in January 1982, 'Harmony' was The Wake's debut album, marking their entry into the post-punk scene. Following the dissolution of previous band O-Level, this album established their unique sound and set the stage for their subsequent releases.
Who is Harmony for?
Harmony works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, atmospheric soundscapes for introspection and engaging headphone detail exploration.
How many songs are on Harmony?
Harmony has 15 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Favour Standout 4:20
- 2 Heartburn Standout 5:05
- 3 An Immaculate Conception Standout 5:06
- 4 Judas 3:27
- 5 Testament 2:20
- 6 Patrol 3:35
- 7 The Old Men 6:10
- 8 Chance 3:24
- 9 Something Outside 7:52
- 10 Host 7:59
- 11 The Drill 4:23
- 12 Uniform 5:35
- 13 Here Comes Everybody 7:04
- 14 On Our Honeymoon 2:09
- 15 Give Up 2:38
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