Top tracks — play these first
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Prototype — This opening track sets the tone for the compilation, featuring ambient elements intertwined with catchy melodies that showcase Metronomy's signature style.
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Drunk — With its infectious groove and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending humor and danceable beats.
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Cosmic Ball — This track stands out for its ethereal soundscape and hypnotic rhythms, embodying the eclectic mix that characterizes the entire album.
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Weather the Windmill — By incorporating lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this piece highlights the emotional depth present within the otherwise upbeat collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- upbeat rhythms for late nights
- dreamy synths for introspective moments
- short tracks for varied listening
- playful grooves to energize
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, cohesive narratives
- prefer straightforward, single-focused tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- LateNightTales marks a significant moment in Metronomy's career as their first contribution to the popular LateNightTales series, following their acclaimed album The English Riviera released in 2011. This compilation showcases their ability to curate and reinterpret influences while solidifying their position in the indie electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· Chic· Empire of the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prototype 4:50
- 2 Drunk 3:29
- 3 Cosmic Ball 2:46
- 4 El Bozo, Part 1 2:23
- 5 Blue Flowers 2:45
- 6 Cache Vocal 3:08
- 7 Hypnose 3:57
- 8 Seabird 3:08
- 9 Fold4,Wrap5 3:57
- 10 Weather the Windmill 2:45
- 11 Eye in the Sky 3:21
- 12 Love Caboose 2:40
- 13 You Are… 3:42
- 14 Cybernaut 4:16
- 15 Forever 2:25
- 16 The Day (We Fell in Love) 3:46
- 17 Complainte pour Ste. Catherine 2:32
- 18 Winners Lose 4:44
- 19 Werewolf 5:59
- 20 Lost for Words, Part 4 10:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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