Howl
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club · 2005
52 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty blend of alternative rock infused with bluesy undertones and haunting melodies that resonate deeply.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- gritty emotional resonance in lyrics
- reflective moments for quiet introspection
- late-night drives with friends
- haunting melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a deliberate departure from their earlier sound, incorporating bluesy elements.
- Themes
- haunted landscapes· spiritual desolation· dark Americana
- Career context
- In 2005, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club released 'Howl' as their third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Take Them On, On Your Own' from 2003. This release marked a notable shift in their sound towards a more stripped-down, folk-inspired approach that showcased their artistic evolution amidst personal struggles within the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Angels· The Raveonettes· Death from Above 1979
- If this clicks, go next to
- Baby 81 — Continues the gritty rock sound while introducing more melodic elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Brothers by The Black Keys — Shares gritty blues rock influence with haunting melodies and dark themes of love and loss.Z by My Morning Jacket — Combines atmospheric sounds and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of spiritual desolation.Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes — Explores themes of identity and existential struggle with rich harmonies and a folk-inspired sound.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Shuffle Your Feet".
- 1 Shuffle Your Feet Start here 2:54
- 2 Howl 4:21
- 3 Devil’s Waitin’ 3:50
- 4 Ain’t No Easy Way 2:36
- 5 Still Suspicion Holds You Tight 4:24
- 6 Fault Line 2:57
- 7 Promise 4:46
- 8 Weight of the World 3:41
- 9 Restless Sinner 3:12
- 10 Gospel Song 4:31
- 11 Complicated Situation 2:36
- 12 Sympathetic Noose 4:17
- 13 The Line 5:07
- 14 Open Invitation 3:05
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's catalog. Represents a deliberate departure from their earlier sound, incorporating bluesy elements.
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