Luke Haines Is Dead
Luke Haines · 2005
203 min · 63 tracks · alternative rock
A sardonic blend of lo-fi rock and experimental electronica, infused with biting social commentary and dark humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Guitars — This track encapsulates the album's satirical tone, blending jangly guitars with a critique of American culture and music industry tropes.
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Junk Shop Clothes — With its lo-fi production and poignant storytelling, this song reflects on nostalgia and the passage of time in an engaging manner.
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Baader Meinhof — This track stands out due to its combination of historical references and personal narrative, creating a layered exploration of rebellion and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic wit with sharp commentary
- quirky tracks for curious minds
- short bursts of dark humor
- late-night introspection and irony
- experimental vibes for open ears
Maybe skip if you
- seeking polished, mainstream sounds
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Luke Haines Is Dead marks a significant moment in Haines' career as he continued to carve out his unique sound after the dissolution of his band, The Auteurs. Following the critical acclaim of his previous works, this album showcases his transition into a more adventurous solo artist, reflecting on themes of fame and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pulp· The Auteurs· Suede
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Das Capital Overture 4:59
- 2 Bailed Out (unreleased) 3:48
- 3 Showgirl 4:07
- 4 Glad to Be Gone (B side) 2:07
- 5 Staying Power (B side) 2:46
- 6 Junk Shop Clothes (BBC session) 2:47
- 7 She Might Take a Train (ltd. 7″) 1:38
- 8 Subculture (ltd. 7″) 2:13
- 9 Government Bookstore (BBC session) 3:49
- 10 Housebreaker (Rough Trade single) 2:56
- 11 Valet Parking (Rough Trade single) 2:43
- 12 How Could I Be Wrong (single version) 3:53
- 13 Starstruck (live EP track) 2:53
- 14 Home Again (live EP track) 3:44
- 15 American Guitars 3:31
- 16 Wedding Day (B side) 2:06
- 17 High Diving Horses (B side) 3:55
- 18 Lenny Valentino (single recording) 2:18
- 19 Disneyworld (B side) 3:15
- 20 I’m a Rich Man’s Toy 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 The Upper Classes (BBC session) 7:12
- 2 Everything You Say Will Destroy You (BBC session) 2:55
- 3 A Sister Like You 2:46
- 4 Underground Movies (alternate recording) 3:35
- 5 Brainchild (alternate recording) 3:45
- 6 Chinese Bakery (BBC session) 3:18
- 7 Modern History (B side) 3:24
- 8 New French Girlfriend (BBC session) 4:02
- 9 Light Aircraft on Fire (single recording) 2:21
- 10 Carcrash (B side) 2:42
- 11 X Boogieman (B side) 3:24
- 12 New Brat in Town (unreleased) 3:43
- 13 Tombstone (unreleased version) 4:02
- 14 Back With the Killer (Again) (EP track) 2:43
- 15 Unsolved Child Murder (EP track) 2:05
- 16 Former Fan (EP track) 1:42
- 17 Kenneth Anger’s Bad Dream (EP track) 2:33
- 18 Kids Issue (BBC session) 2:03
- 19 A New Life A New Family (BBC session) 2:15
- 20 Buddha (BBC session) 4:19
- 21 After Murder Park (BBC session) 1:56
Disc 3
- 1 Baader Meinhof 3:03
- 2 Meet Me at the Airport 2:51
- 3 I’ve Been a Fool for You (ltd. 7″) 2:30
- 4 Accident (Fuse mix) 5:08
- 5 Mogadishu (Dalai Lama remix) 3:49
- 6 ESP Kids (unreleased) 4:32
- 7 Future Generation (unreleased) 3:14
- 8 Politic (unreleased) 3:17
- 9 Johnny and the Hurricanes (unreleased) 3:37
- 10 The Rubettes 3:30
- 11 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (B side) 3:58
- 12 Get Wrecked at Home (B side) 3:14
- 13 Essex Bootboys (unreleased) 3:22
- 14 Discomania (alternate version) 3:03
- 15 Couple Dancing (unreleased) 1:14
- 16 How to Hate the Working Classes 3:35
- 17 The Oliver Twist Manifesto (unreleased version) 3:22
- 18 Never Work 3:01
- 19 Skin Tight (unreleased) 1:26
- 20 Satan Wants Me 3:07
- 21 The Mitford Sisters 5:01
- 22 Bugger Bognor 3:52
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