What makes Make This Your Own by The Cooper Temple Clause notable?

This album marked a notable shift in The Cooper Temple Clause's sound, as they embraced more melodic elements while maintaining their rock edge. It received positive reviews from critics, with publications like NME and Dork highlighting its innovative approach within the alternative rock genre, though it did not achieve the commercial success of previous albums. Released in January 2007, Make This Your Own was the third studio album from The Cooper Temple Clause, following their 2003 breakthrough debut, Kick Up the Fire and Let the Flames Break Loose. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound while navigating lineup changes, seeking to solidify their identity in a rapidly evolving music landscape.

Who is Make This Your Own for?

Make This Your Own works well if you're into soaring melodies for uplifting moments, gritty riffs for energetic drive and engaging narratives in each track.

How many songs are on Make This Your Own?

Make This Your Own has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Make This Your Own

The Cooper Temple Clause · 2007

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of soaring melodies and gritty guitar riffs, capturing the essence of mid-2000s alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Damage — The opening track sets a compelling tone with its urgent energy and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the band's evolution into more melodic territory.
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Homo Sapiens — This track showcases sharp lyrical commentary on humanity's flaws, wrapped in an infectious chorus that highlights the band's knack for blending thought-provoking themes with catchy hooks.
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Waiting Game — With its atmospheric build and emotive vocal delivery, this song represents a pivotal moment on the album where tension and release are skillfully balanced.
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All I See Is You — Clocking in at nearly seven minutes, this track is an expansive exploration of longing, featuring intricate instrumentation that underscores its emotional weight.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

soaring melodies for uplifting moments
gritty riffs for energetic drive
engaging narratives in each track
for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid lengthy emotional explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2007, Make This Your Own was the third studio album from The Cooper Temple Clause, following their 2003 breakthrough debut, Kick Up the Fire and Let the Flames Break Loose. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound while navigating lineup changes, seeking to solidify their identity in a rapidly evolving music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Biffy Clyro· The Mars Volta· Enter Shikari

Tracklist

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

1 Damage 3:43
2 Homo Sapiens 3:26
3 Head 3:52
4 Connect 4:09
5 Waiting Game 3:33
6 Once More With Feeling 3:16
7 What Have You Gone and Done? 3:56
8 Take Comfort 4:21
9 All I See Is You 6:43
10 Isn’t It Strange 4:34
11 House of Cards 5:03

What to play next

Listen next

Waiting Game

2007

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Kick Up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose

2003

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