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.
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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