Riot on an Empty Street
Kings of Convenience · 2004
44 min · 12 tracks · folk
Delicate harmonies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a serene, reflective soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- intimate, reflective soundscapes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Riot on an Empty Street' was released in January 2004, Kings of Convenience had established themselves as a prominent duo in the folk music scene, following their acclaimed debut album 'Quiet is the New Loud' from 2001. This sophomore effort marked a significant moment in their career as they expanded their sound and gained wider recognition, particularly in Europe and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Homesick 3:13
- 2 Misread 3:08
- 3 Cayman Islands 3:03
- 4 Stay Out of Trouble 5:04
- 5 Know-How 3:58
- 6 Sorry or Please 3:47
- 7 Love Is No Big Truth 3:48
- 8 I'd Rather Dance With You 3:29
- 9 Live Long 2:58
- 10 Surprise Ice 4:23
- 11 Gold in the Air of Summer 3:34
- 12 The Build-Up 4:06
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