La Peste cover

La Peste

Alabama 3 · 2000

58 min · 12 tracks · electronica

Eclectic blends of electronica, country, and blues create a gritty soundtrack for urban disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • urban disillusionment themes resonate
  • reflective moments during commutes
  • mix of grit and introspection
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'La Peste' is Alabama 3's third studio album following their breakthrough debut 'Exile on Coldharbour Lane' in 1997. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound that fused electronic music with Americana influences, continuing to explore themes of addiction and societal decay.
Stylistic neighbors
Towa Tei· Moby· Jazzanova

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Too Sick to Pray 4:45
  • 2 Mansion on the Hill 3:00
  • 3 Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlife 4:43
  • 4 Walking in My Sleep 6:09
  • 5 Wade Into the Water 5:15
  • 6 Hotel California 5:34
  • 7 Cocaine (Killed My Community) 4:44
  • 8 The Thrills Have Gone 4:30
  • 9 2129 4:24
  • 10 Strange 5:27
  • 11 Sinking... 5:45
  • 12 Woke Up This Morning 4:09

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