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Nocturnes

Little Boots · 2013

50 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop · electropop

A shimmering blend of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke late-night yearning.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for late-night
  • introspective melodies for reflection
  • gradual rise in emotional intensity
  • shimmering soundscapes for dreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 3, 2013, 'Nocturnes' marks Little Boots' second studio album, following her debut 'Hands' in 2009. At this point, she was navigating the challenges of maintaining commercial relevance while evolving her sound beyond mainstream electropop, seeking to establish a more artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Robyn· Grimes· Charli XCX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Motorway 4:59
  • 2 Confusion 5:01
  • 3 Broken Record 4:33
  • 4 Shake 5:31
  • 5 Beat Beat 4:18
  • 6 Every Night I Say a Prayer 3:38
  • 7 Crescendo 5:42
  • 8 Strangers 6:39
  • 9 All for You 4:21
  • 10 Satellite 5:25

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