Mosquito
Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 2013
62 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · art rock
A dynamic blend of art rock and punk energy, layered with haunting melodies and experimental textures.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for exploration haunting melodies for introspection dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- With 'Mosquito', the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their fourth studio album after a four-year hiatus since 'It's Blitz!' (2009). At this point in their career, they were evolving their sound while still maintaining their distinctive edge, exploring new collaborations, including working with producer David Sitek.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, art rock
Mosquito is an album by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released in 2013. A dynamic blend of art rock and punk energy, layered with haunting melodies and experimental textures. 'Mosquito' received positive reviews and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was noted for its sonic experimentation and was part of a resurgence in the alternative rock scene that influenced emerging artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mosquito sound like?
A dynamic blend of art rock and punk energy, layered with haunting melodies and experimental textures. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Mosquito by Yeah Yeah Yeahs notable?
'Mosquito' received positive reviews and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was noted for its sonic experimentation and was part of a resurgence in the alternative rock scene that influenced emerging artists. With 'Mosquito', the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their fourth studio album after a four-year hiatus since 'It's Blitz!' (2009). At this point in their career, they were evolving their sound while still maintaining their distinctive edge, exploring new collaborations, including working with producer David Sitek.
Who is Mosquito for?
Mosquito works well if you're into wave-like pacing for exploration, haunting melodies for introspection and dynamic shifts in energy.
How many songs are on Mosquito?
Mosquito has 15 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sacrilege Standout 3:50
- 2 Subway 5:16
- 3 Mosquito Standout 2:59
- 4 Under the Earth 4:18
- 5 Slave 4:06
- 6 These Paths 5:03
- 7 Area 52 2:54
- 8 Buried Alive Standout 5:16
- 9 Always 4:06
- 10 Despair 4:49
- 11 Wedding Song 4:58
- 12 Subway (NOLA demo) 3:54
- 13 Wedding Song (acoustic version) 2:53
- 14 Despair (acoustic version) 5:00
- 15 Mosquito (live from Area 52) 3:22
Release Date
April 12, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
62 min 52 sec
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