Hysterical
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah · 2011
54 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of eclectic indie rock, balancing playful melodies with introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Hysterical' was well-received in the indie music scene, noted for its inventive arrangements and lyrical depth. It reflects a shift towards a more polished production style and solidified the band's place within the indie rock genre during a period when many similar acts were gaining mainstream attention.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on September 20, 2011, 'Hysterical' is Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's third studio album, following their critically lauded self-titled debut in 2005 and the more subdued 'Some Loud Thunder' in 2007. By this time, they were navigating a changing indie landscape while maintaining their distinctive sound, which combined experimental elements with catchy hooks.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Same Mistake 3:05
- 2 Hysterical Standout 3:51
- 3 Misspent Youth Standout 4:04
- 4 Maniac 3:02
- 5 Into Your Alien Arms Standout 5:31
- 6 In a Motel 3:50
- 7 Yesterday, Never 2:55
- 8 Idiot 3:43
- 9 Siesta (For Snake) 4:09
- 10 Ketamine and Ecstasy 3:28
- 11 The Witness' Dull Surprise 4:09
- 12 Adam's Plane 7:23
- 13 Alaska 2:55
- 14 The Road 2:12
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