King James Version
Harvey Danger · 2000
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A sharp blend of sardonic wit and melodic hooks wrapped in gritty alternative rock textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Humility on Parade — This track encapsulates the album's blend of irony and earnestness, featuring a driving rhythm and lyrics that critique societal norms with wit.
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(This Is) The Thrilling Conversation You've Been Waiting For — The song stands out for its dynamic shifts and energetic delivery, embodying the band's playful yet pointed commentary on communication in modern life.
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Underground — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this track delves into themes of isolation and authenticity, showcasing the band's more vulnerable side.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic wit with melodic hooks
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening
- mid-tempo grooves for reflection
- engaging narratives throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek purely upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2000, King James Version was Harvey Danger's third studio album, following the commercial success of their debut, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?. At this point, the band was navigating the changing landscape of alternative rock, seeking to redefine their sound and lyrical approach after experiencing both critical acclaim and the pressures of mainstream attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· The Smashing Pumpkins· Jimmy Eat World
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meetings With Remarkable Men (Show Me the Hero) 2:53
- 2 Humility on Parade 4:30
- 3 Why I’m Lonely 3:36
- 4 Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo 3:29
- 5 You Miss the Point Completely I Get the Point Exactly 4:12
- 6 Authenticity 2:41
- 7 (Theme From) Carjack Fever 3:40
- 8 Pike St./Park Slope 4:42
- 9 (This Is) The Thrilling Conversation You’ve Been Waiting For 2:54
- 10 Loyalty Bldg. 6:07
- 11 Underground 4:39
- 12 The Same as Being in Love 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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