Leaders of the Free World
Elbow · 2005
49 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A sweeping blend of atmospheric indie rock and poignant lyricism reflecting on contemporary socio-political themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, 'Leaders of the Free World' is Elbow's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'Cast of Thousands'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from cult status to wider recognition, bolstered by the success of their previous albums and growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doves· Coldplay· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Station Approach 4:22
- 2 Picky Bugger 3:07
- 3 Forget Myself 5:22
- 4 The Stops 5:03
- 5 Leaders of the Free World 6:11
- 6 An Imagined Affair 4:43
- 7 Mexican Standoff 4:01
- 8 The Everthere 4:13
- 9 My Very Best 5:33
- 10 Great Expectations 5:05
- 11 Puncture Repair 1:48
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