In the Belly of the Brazen Bull
The Cribs · 2012
47 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · punk
A raw blend of punk energy and melodic indie rock that captures youthful disillusionment and urgency.
Why this album works
This album received positive critical reception, with notable reviews from outlets like NME and DIY. It debuted at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting the band's strong fanbase and continued relevance in the indie rock genre.
- Career context
- In the Belly of the Brazen Bull marked The Cribs' fifth studio album, following their commercially successful release, Ignore the Ignorant, in 2009. By 2012, the band was solidifying their identity within the UK indie scene while embracing a more ambitious sound, partly due to the production collaboration with Steve Albini.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Ed Sheeran· Robbie Williams· Muse· Gorillaz· Placebo· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glitters Like Gold 4:13
- 2 Come On, Be a No-One Standout 2:36
- 3 Jaded Youth 3:52
- 4 Anna 3:03
- 5 Confident Men Standout 3:01
- 6 Uptight 4:11
- 7 Chi-Town 3:19
- 8 Pure O Standout 4:15
- 9 Back to the Bolthole 4:48
- 10 I Should Have Helped 2:30
- 11 Stalagmites 4:26
- 12 Like a Gift Giver 1:17
- 13 Butterflies 2:51
- 14 Arena Rock Encore with Full Cast 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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