Rise Ye Sunken Ships cover

Rise Ye Sunken Ships

Augustines · 2011

45 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

Anthemic melodies collide with poignant storytelling, creating a raw yet uplifting indie rock experience.

Why this album works

The album garnered positive critical reception, landing on several year-end lists and earning features in prominent publications like NPR and Pitchfork. It resonated with listeners for its emotional depth, ultimately influencing the indie rock landscape and establishing Augustines as a prominent voice in the genre.
Best for
poignant storytelling with anthemic melodies steady mid-tempo flow throughout uplifting energy for group listening
Context
Released in 2011, 'Rise Ye Sunken Ships' was Augustines' debut album following the dissolution of their previous band, Pela. This marked a significant turning point as they redefined their sound and identity, transitioning from a more traditional rock approach to a deeply personal narrative style. The album helped establish them within the indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chapel Song Standout 3:08
  • 2 Augustine 4:15
  • 3 Headlong Into the Abyss 4:29
  • 4 Book of James Standout 5:00
  • 5 East Los Angeles 2:59
  • 6 Juarez 4:20
  • 7 Philadelphia (City of Brotherly Love) Standout 4:18
  • 8 New Drink for the Old Drunk 3:55
  • 9 Patton State Hospital 3:20
  • 10 Strange Days 3:02
  • 11 Barrel of Leaves 3:08
  • 12 The Instrumental 3:50

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