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Midnight Boom

The Kills · 2008

33 min · 12 tracks · indie rock · garage rock

Raw energy and sharp melodies collide in an infectious blend of garage rock and indie pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic background focus
  • quick bursts of energy
  • front-loaded intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 10, 2008, 'Midnight Boom' marked The Kills' third studio album, following their 2005 release 'No Wow'. At this point, the duo had solidified their sound and gained significant recognition in the indie rock scene, building on the momentum from their previous albums while also exploring new sonic territories.
Stylistic neighbors
Yeah Yeah Yeahs· The White Stripes· Interpol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 U.R.A. Fever 2:16
  • 2 Cheap and Cheerful 2:26
  • 3 Tape Song 3:35
  • 4 Getting Down 2:55
  • 5 Last Day of Magic 3:21
  • 6 Hook and Line 2:03
  • 7 Black Balloon 3:46
  • 8 M.E.X.I.C.O. 1:37
  • 9 Sour Cherry 3:06
  • 10 Alphabet Pony 1:45
  • 11 What New York Used to Be 3:15
  • 12 Goodnight Bad Morning 3:51

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