Reconstruction Site
The Weakerthans · 2003
40 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · post-punk
A tender yet raw exploration of urban life, woven with poetic storytelling and melodic intricacies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- poetic storytelling immersion
- reflective urban exploration
- introspective late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Reconstruction Site' was released in 2003, The Weakerthans were gaining traction following their critically acclaimed second album, 'Left and Leaving'. This third studio effort showcased a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth, solidifying their place in the indie rock scene. The album reflects their journey as a band navigating personal and societal themes amidst evolving musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists· The Menzingers· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Manifest) 1:44
- 2 The Reasons 2:50
- 3 Reconstruction Site 2:44
- 4 Psalm for the Elks Lodge Last Call 2:44
- 5 Plea From a Cat Named Virtute 3:48
- 6 Our Retired Explorer (Dines With Michel Foucault in Paris, 1961) 2:23
- 7 Time’s Arrow 2:52
- 8 (Hospital Vespers) 1:40
- 9 Uncorrected Proofs 2:42
- 10 A New Name for Everything 4:04
- 11 One Great City! 2:54
- 12 Benediction 3:28
- 13 The Prescience of Dawn 4:36
- 14 (Past‐Due) 2:08
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