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Love and Terror

The Cinematics · 2009

37 min · 10 tracks · post-punk revival

A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a haunting sense of longing and uncertainty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2009, 'Love and Terror' is The Cinematics' sophomore album, following their debut 'A Strange Education' from 2007. At this point, the band was solidifying their post-punk revival sound while navigating the challenges of maintaining momentum in a changing music landscape.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All These Things 3:18
  • 2 She Talks to the Trees 3:04
  • 3 New Mexico 4:12
  • 4 Love and Terror 4:30
  • 5 Lips Taste Like Tears 3:02
  • 6 Wish (When the Banks Collapse) 3:25
  • 7 Hospital Bills 3:55
  • 8 Moving to Berlin 3:21
  • 9 You Can Dance 3:52
  • 10 Hard for Young Lovers 4:47

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