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Released 20 years ago

Me, I'm All Smiles

Echo & the Bunnymen · 2006

76 min · 19 tracks · post-punk

A blend of atmospheric post-punk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke both nostalgia and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past
  • dynamic ebb and flow
  • atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
  • engaging melodies for evening relaxation
  • inviting sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic resilience· post-punk revival
Career context
By the time 'Me, I'm All Smiles' was released in 2006, Echo & the Bunnymen had experienced a resurgence after reuniting in 1997. This album marks a period of stability following their earlier struggles with lineup changes and commercial fluctuations, solidifying their legacy in the post-punk genre.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Boxer by The National — Features atmospheric instrumentation and introspective lyrics exploring themes of nostalgia and resilience.
Antics by Interpol — Shares a similar post-punk revival sound with melodic hooks and a reflective lyrical approach.
Some Cities by Doves — Combines atmospheric melodies and personal themes, evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Going Up 2:40
  • 2 With a Hip 3:25
  • 3 Stormy Weather 4:16
  • 4 Show of Strength 5:05
  • 5 Bring On the Dancing Horses 4:11
  • 6 The Disease 2:08
  • 7 Scissors in the Sand 4:28
  • 8 All That Jazz 3:05
  • 9 The Back of Love 3:29
  • 10 The Killing Moon 4:44
  • 11 In the Margins 4:56
  • 12 Never Stop 3:36
  • 13 Villiers Terrace 2:44
  • 14 Of a Life 3:50
  • 15 Rescue 4:31
  • 16 The Cutter 4:47
  • 17 Nothing Lasts Forever 3:48
  • 18 Lips Like Sugar 4:55
  • 19 Ocean Rain 6:11

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