What makes Here Come the Drums by Rogue Traders notable?

The album produced several hit singles, including 'Voodoo Child', which reached number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. Its commercial success helped to define the sound of mid-2000s Australian pop rock, influencing a wave of electronic-infused rock bands. Released in January 2005, 'Here Come the Drums' marked Rogue Traders' second album following their debut 'We Know What You're Up To'. This album solidified their presence in the Australian music scene as they transitioned from their initial success to broader mainstream appeal.

Who is Here Come the Drums for?

Here Come the Drums works well if you're into dancefloor-ready anthems for parties, steady mid-tempo energy throughout and engaging sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on Here Come the Drums?

Here Come the Drums has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Here Come the Drums

Rogue Traders · 2005

44 min · 12 tracks · electronic rock

An energetic blend of electronic beats and rock elements, pulsating with dancefloor-ready anthems.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dancefloor-ready anthems for parties
steady mid-tempo energy throughout
engaging sing-alongs with friends
uplifting vibes for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

prefers slow, introspective music
seeks complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2005, 'Here Come the Drums' marked Rogue Traders' second album following their debut 'We Know What You're Up To'. This album solidified their presence in the Australian music scene as they transitioned from their initial success to broader mainstream appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: Empire of the Sun· Foster the People· MGMT

Tracklist

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

1 Believer 3:28
2 Voodoo Child 3:57
3 Way to Go! 3:16
4 World Go Round 4:28
5 Rescue Me 4:44
6 Watching You 3:26
7 Change the Channel 0:30
8 We’re Coming Home 3:21
9 Fashion 3:25
10 White Lightning 4:11
11 In Love Again 5:13
12 Casting Aside 4:36

What to play next

Listen next

Better in the Dark

2007

Go back to

We Know What You're Up To

2003

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