Peek & Poke
White Town · 2000
52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of alternative rock and electronic sounds creating introspective atmospheres with catchy hooks and poignant lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Why I Hate Drugs — This track stands out for its raw honesty and biting critique of substance abuse, balancing dark themes with an infectious melody that showcases Mishra's unique songwriting style.
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Every Second Counts — The song combines a driving beat with reflective lyrics about urgency and life’s fleeting moments, embodying the album's thematic complexity.
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Theme for Alan Mathison Turing — This brief instrumental piece pays homage to the pioneering mathematician, reflecting the album’s eclectic influences and highlighting Mishra's intellectual curiosity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on relationships
- catchy melodies for late-night drives
- short bursts of energetic tracks
- thoughtful moments amidst upbeat rhythms
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Peek & Poke marked White Town's follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut album, Women in Technology. At this point, Jyoti Mishra was exploring more personal themes while navigating the commercial landscape shaped by his earlier success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Lover 3:38
- 2 Why I Hate Drugs 4:01
- 3 Duplicate 3:46
- 4 Every Second Counts 4:13
- 5 Anyway 4:07
- 6 In My Head 5:49
- 7 Bunny Boiler 1:03
- 8 She Left for Paris 4:08
- 9 Theme for Alan Mathison Turing 1:54
- 10 I'm Alone 2:18
- 11 The Story of My Life 3:34
- 12 Excerpts From an Essay 13:40
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