Lisbon
The Walkmen · 2010
44 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A contemplative blend of jangly guitars and wistful melodies that evoke both nostalgia and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Juveniles — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, encapsulating themes of youth and uncertainty.
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Angela Surf City — This song features a catchy melody paired with vivid storytelling, showcasing the band's ability to create engaging narratives through music.
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Victory — With its anthemic chorus and layered instrumentation, this track represents the album's exploration of triumphs amidst life's challenges.
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All My Great Designs — The song stands out for its reflective lyrics and haunting melody, emphasizing the tension between aspiration and reality that runs throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's reflective tone and vocal dynamics create a cohesive listening experience, though it doesn't stand out dramatically in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that features jangly guitars and layered vocals, setting a reflective tone.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dynamic between the singers.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, with 'Torch Song' featuring minimal instrumentation that emphasizes the lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- intimate, reflective soundscapes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Lisbon' was released in January 2010, The Walkmen had already established themselves as a prominent band in the indie rock scene with their previous albums. This release came after their critically acclaimed album 'You & Me' (2008), showcasing their continued evolution in sound while retaining their distinctive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Interpol· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Juveniles 4:27
- 2 Angela Surf City 3:23
- 3 Follow the Leader 2:01
- 4 Blue as Your Blood 4:16
- 5 Stranded 4:27
- 6 Victory 4:06
- 7 All My Great Designs 4:42
- 8 Woe Is Me 3:29
- 9 Torch Song 4:07
- 10 While I Shovel the Snow 4:00
- 11 Lisbon 5:56
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