Mosquito cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • acoustic versions for intimate moments
  • emotional depth in varied tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Sonic Youth· The Kills· Interpol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sacrilege 3:50
  • 2 Subway 5:16
  • 3 Mosquito 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 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

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