Noise
Archive · 2004
62 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · trip hop
A haunting blend of trip-hop and alternative rock, layered with atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- When 'Noise' was released in March 2004, Archive was transitioning from their earlier work into a more expansive sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'You All Look the Same to Me' (2002), marking a pivotal moment as they explored darker themes and a richer sonic palette. It solidified their place in the UK alternative scene during this era.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, trip hop
Noise is an album by Archive, released in 2004. A haunting blend of trip-hop and alternative rock, layered with atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. The album received positive reviews for its innovative sound, contributing to Archive's growing reputation within the progressive rock and trip-hop genres. Notably, it included tracks that gained traction on various music charts, further establishing the band's influence on contemporary alternative music narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Noise sound like?
A haunting blend of trip-hop and alternative rock, layered with atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes Noise by Archive notable?
The album received positive reviews for its innovative sound, contributing to Archive's growing reputation within the progressive rock and trip-hop genres. Notably, it included tracks that gained traction on various music charts, further establishing the band's influence on contemporary alternative music narratives. When 'Noise' was released in March 2004, Archive was transitioning from their earlier work into a more expansive sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'You All Look the Same to Me' (2002), marking a pivotal moment as they explored darker themes and a richer sonic palette. It solidified their place in the UK alternative scene during this era.
Who is Noise for?
Noise works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Noise?
Noise has 12 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Noise Standout 6:43
- 2 Fuck U Standout 5:14
- 3 Waste 9:57
- 4 Sleep 6:50
- 5 Here 1:02
- 6 Get Out 4:30
- 7 Conscience 4:17
- 8 Pulse 4:50
- 9 Wrong 0:56
- 10 Love Song Standout 6:20
- 11 Me and You 7:55
- 12 Get Out (radio mix) 3:59
Release Date
March 23, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
62 min 39 sec
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