If You Leave
Daughter · 2013
45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a landscape of introspective melancholy and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective late-night listening emotional depth and nuance immersive sonic landscapes
- Context
- If You Leave marked Daughter's debut studio album, following their earlier EPs. Released in 2013, it solidified their presence in the indie rock scene, showcasing their distinctive sound and lyrical maturity.
- If you like
- indie rock
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If You Leave is an album by Daughter, released in 2013. Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a landscape of introspective melancholy and emotional depth. The album received critical acclaim, charting in multiple countries and earning a spot on numerous year-end lists. Its single 'Youth' became particularly influential, often associated with themes of nostalgia and loss, resonating widely across youth culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does If You Leave sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a landscape of introspective melancholy and emotional depth. Rooted in indie rock.
What makes If You Leave by Daughter notable?
The album received critical acclaim, charting in multiple countries and earning a spot on numerous year-end lists. Its single 'Youth' became particularly influential, often associated with themes of nostalgia and loss, resonating widely across youth culture. If You Leave marked Daughter's debut studio album, following their earlier EPs. Released in 2013, it solidified their presence in the indie rock scene, showcasing their distinctive sound and lyrical maturity.
Who is If You Leave for?
If You Leave works well if you're into introspective late-night listening, emotional depth and nuance and immersive sonic landscapes.
How many songs are on If You Leave?
If You Leave has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Winter Standout 4:43
- 2 Smother Standout 4:01
- 3 Youth Standout 4:13
- 4 Still 3:32
- 5 Lifeforms 5:35
- 6 Tomorrow 4:40
- 7 Human 3:31
- 8 Touch 4:25
- 9 Amsterdam 4:02
- 10 Shallows 6:53
Release Date
March 18, 2013
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
45 min 40 sec
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