Making a New World cover

Making a New World

Field Music · 2020

42 min · 19 tracks · indie rock

An eclectic blend of art rock and experimental pop, weaving intricate melodies with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing that unfolds
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • short tracks encourage replaying
  • distinct sections create variety
  • thought-provoking themes for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward anthems
  • prefer immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'Making a New World' marks Field Music's sixth studio album and their first since the 2018 project 'Open Here'. This album continues their evolution as a band known for complex arrangements and lyrical depth, reflecting their growth as seasoned musicians navigating the contemporary music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Futureheads· Hot Chip· Broken Social Scene

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sound Ranging 0:56
  • 2 [silence] 0:40
  • 3 Coffee or Wine 3:03
  • 4 Best Kept Garden 2:54
  • 5 I Thought You Were Something Else 1:12
  • 6 Between Nations 4:05
  • 7 A Change of Heir 2:39
  • 8 Do You Read Me? 4:20
  • 9 From a Dream, Into My Arms 1:20
  • 10 Beyond That of Courtesy 2:13
  • 11 A Shot to the Arm 2:32
  • 12 A Common Language, Pt. 1 2:02
  • 13 A Common Language, Pt. 2 0:32
  • 14 Nikon, Pt. 1 2:34
  • 15 Nikon, Pt. 2 0:54
  • 16 If the Wind Blows Towards the Hospital 1:27
  • 17 Only in a Man’s World 2:46
  • 18 Money Is a Memory 3:33
  • 19 An Independent State 2:40

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