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New Fragility

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah · 2021

41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A contemplative blend of lo-fi indie rock with poetic lyrics exploring vulnerability and connection.

Why this album works

'New Fragility' received critical acclaim, featuring in various year-end lists and showcasing a more introspective approach that resonated during the pandemic era. The album's themes of vulnerability struck a chord, leading to discussions about mental health and emotional honesty within the indie music scene.
Best for
steady pacing for reflective moments poetic lyrics about vulnerability mid-tempo flow for contemplation
Context
By the time 'New Fragility' was released in February 2021, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah had established themselves as a unique voice in indie rock since their debut in 2005. This album marks their sixth studio release and comes after a five-year hiatus following 'The Tourist' (2017), reflecting a matured sound that addresses personal and societal fragility.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hesitating Nation Standout 3:13
  • 2 Thousand Oaks 4:47
  • 3 Dee, Forgiven 4:08
  • 4 New Fragility Standout 3:38
  • 5 Innocent Weight 3:58
  • 6 Mirror Song 4:32
  • 7 CYHSY, 2005 3:35
  • 8 Where They Perform Miracles 3:52
  • 9 Went Looking for Trouble 5:46
  • 10 If I Were More Like Jesus Standout 3:27

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