Hold on Now, Youngster...
Los Campesinos! · 2008
42 min · 12 tracks · indie pop · indie rock
A frenetic blend of witty lyrics and catchy melodies underscoring youthful angst and exuberance.
Hold on Now, Youngster... is an album by Los Campesinos!, released in 2008. A frenetic blend of witty lyrics and catchy melodies underscoring youthful angst and exuberance. The album received positive critical acclaim, often cited as a defining work of the DIY indie pop movement in the late 2000s. It featured prominently in various year-end lists and helped solidify the band's reputation, leading to a dedicated fanbase that appreciated their unique blend of humor and melancholy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hold on Now, Youngster... sound like?
A frenetic blend of witty lyrics and catchy melodies underscoring youthful angst and exuberance. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes Hold on Now, Youngster... by Los Campesinos! notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim, often cited as a defining work of the DIY indie pop movement in the late 2000s. It featured prominently in various year-end lists and helped solidify the band's reputation, leading to a dedicated fanbase that appreciated their unique blend of humor and melancholy. Released as their debut album in 2008, 'Hold on Now, Youngster...' marked the beginning of Los Campesinos!'s career, showcasing their energetic indie pop sound. The band emerged from Cardiff, quickly establishing themselves in the UK music scene with this album, which set the tone for their subsequent releases.
How many songs are on Hold on Now, Youngster...?
Hold on Now, Youngster... has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Death to Los Campesinos! 2:49
- 2 Broken Heartbeats Sound Like Breakbeats Standout 3:33
- 3 Don't Tell Me to Do the Math(s) 3:20
- 4 Drop It Doe Eyes 2:41
- 5 My Year in Lists 1:49
- 6 Knee Deep at ATP 2:46
- 7 This Is How You Spell "HAHAHA, We Destroyed the Hopes and Dreams of a Generation of Faux-Romantics" Standout 4:17
- 8 We Are All Accelerated Readers 2:52
- 9 You! Me! Dancing! Standout 6:45
- 10 ...And We Exhale and Roll Our Eyes in Unison 2:48
- 11 Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks 4:29
- 12 2007, the Year Punk Broke (My Heart) 4:43
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
42 min 57 sec
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