In This Light and on This Evening
Editors · 2009
67 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with brooding vocals, creating an atmospheric soundscape that feels both introspective and expansive.
Why this album works
'In This Light and on This Evening' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Editors' growing popularity. The album's shift towards a more electronic style sparked discussions about its departure from their earlier rock roots, influencing many indie bands in the late 2000s.
- Best for
- introspective late-night journeys dynamic flow with emotional peaks synth-driven atmospheric immersion
- Context
- Released on October 12, 2009, 'In This Light and on This Evening' marked Editors' third studio album, following the successful 'An End Has a Start.' At this point, the band was transitioning into a more electronic sound, having embraced synths and layered production after their earlier post-punk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Manic Street Preachers· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In This Light and on This Evening 4:19
- 2 Bricks and Mortar Standout 6:19
- 3 Papillon Standout 5:21
- 4 You Don’t Know Love 4:37
- 5 The Big Exit 4:43
- 6 The Boxer 4:39
- 7 Like Treasure 4:50
- 8 Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool Standout 4:52
- 9 Walk the Fleet Road 3:46
- 10 The House Is Full of Noise 6:18
- 11 I Want a Forest 3:58
- 12 A Life as a Ghost 4:33
- 13 Human 3:12
- 14 For the Money 5:53
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