Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
Sea Power · 2017
211 min · 53 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk energy and reflective indie melodies painting modern existential themes.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, with notable reviews from publications like NME and The Guardian praising its innovative approach to songwriting and production. It marked a commercial resurgence for the band, entering charts in multiple countries and reaffirming their relevance within the alternative rock scene.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity reflective moments for introspection engaging soundscapes for exploration
- Context
- When 'Let the Dancers Inherit the Party' was released on March 31, 2017, Sea Power (formerly known as British Sea Power) was navigating a reinvention phase, following their sixth album 'Machineries of Joy' from 2013. The band sought to explore new sonic landscapes while maintaining their distinctive lyrical depth, positioning this album as a pivotal moment in their evolving sound and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Ed Sheeran· Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:29
- 2 Bad Bohemian Standout 3:17
- 3 International Space Station Standout 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 Standout 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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