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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.

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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