Push Your Head Towards the Air
Editors · 2008
31 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
Ethereal and atmospheric, the album blends haunting melodies with introspective lyrics that linger in the mind.
Why this album works
While not achieving the same commercial success as its predecessors, this album showcased Editors' evolving style and received mixed to positive reviews, influencing a wave of British indie rock bands exploring darker themes. Its live tracks captured the band's energetic performances, contributing to their reputation as a compelling live act.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments haunting melodies for introspective thinking live energy for engaged listening
- Context
- By 2008, Editors had transitioned from their acclaimed debut album, 'The Back Room', to their third release. This album marked a period of artistic exploration for the band as they sought to expand their sound while grappling with the pressures of success following their initial breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Manic Street Preachers· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Push Your Head Towards the Air (Radio Edit) Standout 3:50
- 2 Push Your Head Towards the Air 5:50
- 3 Well Worn Hand (Live at BBC Electric Proms) 2:58
- 4 The Weight of the World (Live at BBC Electric Proms) 4:27
- 5 Spiders (Live at BBC Electric Proms) 3:44
- 6 When Anger Shows (Live at BBC Electric Proms) Standout 6:01
- 7 Lullaby Standout 4:20
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