La Peste
Alabama 3 · 2000
58 min · 12 tracks · electronica
A gritty fusion of Americana and electronica drenched in socio-political commentary and dark humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cocaine (Killed My Community) — This track serves as a raw critique of drug addiction's devastating effects on society, showcasing Alabama 3's signature storytelling style.
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Woke Up This Morning — A standout with its infectious hook, this song encapsulates the band's blend of humor and despair, reflecting on themes of survival and resilience.
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Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlife — This track highlights the band's ability to merge melancholic themes with an upbeat sound, offering a poignant take on life's struggles.
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
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, La Peste was Alabama 3's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with Exile on Coldharbour Lane. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique blend of genres, further exploring themes of social injustice and personal struggle that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Leftfield
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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