Return to Cookie Mountain
TV on the Radio · 2006
72 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of raw emotion and experimental soundscapes layered with soulful vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on July 6, 2006, 'Return to Cookie Mountain' was TV on the Radio's second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes'. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as a unique voice within the alternative rock scene, blending genres and pushing sonic boundaries.
- If you like
- alternative rock
Return to Cookie Mountain is an album by TV on the Radio, released in 2006. A kaleidoscopic blend of raw emotion and experimental soundscapes layered with soulful vocals. 'Return to Cookie Mountain' received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. Its influence extended beyond its release, impacting numerous indie rock bands and solidifying the band's place in the post-punk revival movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Return to Cookie Mountain sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of raw emotion and experimental soundscapes layered with soulful vocals. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Return to Cookie Mountain by TV on the Radio notable?
'Return to Cookie Mountain' received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. Its influence extended beyond its release, impacting numerous indie rock bands and solidifying the band's place in the post-punk revival movement. Released on July 6, 2006, 'Return to Cookie Mountain' was TV on the Radio's second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes'. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as a unique voice within the alternative rock scene, blending genres and pushing sonic boundaries.
Who is Return to Cookie Mountain for?
Return to Cookie Mountain works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Return to Cookie Mountain?
Return to Cookie Mountain has 16 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Was a Lover Standout 4:21
- 2 Hours 3:55
- 3 Province Standout 4:37
- 4 Playhouses 5:11
- 5 Wolf Like Me Standout 4:39
- 6 A Method 4:25
- 7 Let the Devil In 4:27
- 8 Dirtywhirl 4:15
- 9 Blues From Down Here 5:17
- 10 Tonight 6:53
- 11 Wash the Day 8:07
- 25 [silence] 0:17
- 26 [untitled] 1:43
- 27 Snakes and Martyrs 4:06
- 28 Hours (El‐P remix) 4:26
- 29 Things You Can Do 5:26
Release Date
July 6, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
72 min 11 sec
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