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Near to the Wild Heart of Life

Japandroids · 2017

36 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

Explosive guitars and anthemic choruses merge with introspective lyrics in a celebration of youthful vitality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory anthems for youth
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • explosive energy at full volume
  • introspective moments in between

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, soundscapes
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 27, 2017, 'Near to the Wild Heart of Life' marked Japandroids' third studio album, following their acclaimed 2013 release, 'Celebration Rock.' At this point in their career, the duo was navigating a transition from their breakout success while taking on new themes of adulthood and reflection in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
FIDLAR· The Men· PUP

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Near to the Wild Heart of Life 4:56
  • 2 North East South West 4:20
  • 3 True Love and a Free Life of Free Will 4:26
  • 4 I'm Sorry (For Not Finding You Sooner) 2:28
  • 5 Arc of Bar 7:25
  • 6 Midnight to Morning 4:44
  • 7 No Known Drink or Drug 3:11
  • 8 In a Body Like a Grave 5:15

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