Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
Sea Power · 2017
211 min · 53 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of indie rock and post-punk energy, brimming with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Bohemian Start here — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet critical examination of modern life, blending catchy melodies with incisive lyrics about societal expectations.
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International Space Station — The song stands out with its cosmic metaphors and driving rhythm, reflecting a sense of existential exploration that resonates throughout the album.
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Praise for Whatever — This track serves as an anthem of acceptance and resilience, merging lush instrumentation with a candid lyrical approach that defines the album's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic and introspective moments but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that contrasts with the more straightforward lyrical delivery.
- The track 'Alone Piano' serves as an interlude, breaking the flow and providing a moment of reflection before the final tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- reflective moments for introspection
- engaging soundscapes for exploration
- playful energy for social settings
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, single-focused albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Acclaimed for its vibrant sound, it resonates strongly with dedicated fans of the band.
- Themes
- modern societal critique· cosmic exploration· British indie identity
- Career context
- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party marks Sea Power's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 2013's Machineries of Joy. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity in the UK indie scene while experimenting with more eclectic sounds and themes, reflecting both personal and global contexts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Explosions in the Sky· Interpol
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:29
- 2 Bad Bohemian Start here 3:17
- 3 International Space Station 4:28
- 4 What You’re Doing 3:59
- 5 The Voice of Ivy Lee 4:11
- 6 Keep On Trying (Sechs Freunde) 4:16
- 7 Electrical Kittens 5:07
- 8 Saint Jerome 4:35
- 9 Praise for Whatever 5:53
- 10 Want to Be Free 3:48
- 11 Don’t Let the Sun Get in the Way 3:39
- 12 Alone Piano 5:12
Disc 2
- 1 Intro (demo) 0:20
- 2 Bad Bohemian (demo) 3:24
- 3 International Space Station (demo) 4:28
- 4 What You’re Doing (demo) 4:32
- 5 The Voice of Ivy Lee (demo) 4:15
- 6 Keep On Trying (Sechs Freunde) (demo) 2:44
- 7 Electrical Kittens (demo) 5:04
- 8 Saint Jerome (demo) 4:24
- 9 Praise for Whatever (demo) 5:47
- 10 Want to Be Free (demo) 3:34
- 11 Don’t Let the Sun Get in the Way (demo) 4:57
- 12 Alone Piano (demo) 5:45
Disc 3
- 1 Warsaw Choir Gremlins 1:56
- 2 Dog on Dog 3:00
- 3 You Sold Me Down the River 4:03
- 4 Somewhere 0:58
- 5 Eaves 4:18
- 6 Manman 2:32
- 7 South Westerlies 3:06
- 8 She’s a Pretty Bird 3:21
- 9 Bonger 2:00
- 10 What You’re Doing (radio edit) 3:18
- 11 Matches (extended version) 5:35
- 12 New New World 5:54
- 13 Want to Be Free (remix) 4:00
- 14 The Voice of Ivy Lee (algorithm remix) 4:10
- 15 Don’t Let the Sun Get in the Way (ambient mix) 4:36
- 16 Bad Bohemian (William Doyle remix) 5:15
- 17 Alone Piano (restoration) 5:23
Disc 4
- 1 Intro (Inst) 0:30
- 2 Bad Bohemian (Inst) 3:21
- 3 International Space Station (Inst) 4:31
- 4 What You're Doing (Inst) 4:00
- 5 The Voice of Ivy Lee (Inst) 4:12
- 6 Keep On Trying (Sechs Freunde) (Inst) 4:17
- 7 Electrical Kittens (Inst) 5:08
- 8 Saint Jerome (Inst) 5:33
- 9 Praise for Whatever (Inst) 5:54
- 10 Want to Be Free (Inst) 3:48
- 11 Don’t Let the Sun Get in the Way (Inst) 3:38
- 12 Alone Piano (Inst) 5:08
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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