Hold on it's Easy
Cornershop · 2015
32 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Playful indie rock infused with eclectic influences and witty social commentary, this album showcases Cornershop's signature style.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Always Said My Language Would Get Me Into Trouble (version) — This closing track encapsulates the album's exploration of language and identity, merging catchy melodies with introspective lyrics that highlight the tension between cultural heritage and modern life.
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Change (version) — With its upbeat tempo and infectious hooks, this track serves as a call for personal and societal transformation, emphasizing the band's knack for balancing lightheartedness with poignant messaging.
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Born Disco; Died Heavy Metal (version) — This song cleverly critiques musical evolution and cultural shifts, showcasing Cornershop's wit while integrating a mix of genres that reflects their diverse influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for lighthearted moments
- short bursts of witty commentary
- quick-paced tracks for casual listening
- varied tempos for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective albums
- seek heavy, serious themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, 'Hold On It's Easy' came after Cornershop's notable resurgence with their 2012 album 'Urban Turban'. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound blending British rock with South Asian influences, marking a continued evolution in their musical journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beta Band· Gogol Bordello· Beastie Boys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Change (version)
The song transitions into a chorus that emphasizes the need for change through a repetitive, chant-like structure.
The use of repetition here amplifies the urgency of the message, transforming it into an anthem that encourages listeners to embrace transformation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jason Donovan / Tessa Sanderson (version) 2:42
- 2 Kalluri’s Radio (version) 3:38
- 3 Reader’s Wives (version) 2:43
- 4 Change (version) 2:42
- 5 The New York Minute 3:47
- 6 Born Disco; Died Heavy Metal (version) 2:36
- 7 Counteraction (version) 3:08
- 8 Where D’u Get Your Information (version) 3:10
- 9 Tera Mera Pyar (version) 2:30
- 10 You Always Said My Language Would Get Me Into Trouble (version) 5:56
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