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Ropewalk

The View · 2015

35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and earnest lyrics, capturing youthful exuberance with a hint of melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • youthful exuberance with nostalgia
  • background for casual gatherings
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Ropewalk' was The View's fourth studio album, following their 2013 effort 'Cheeky For A Reason'. At this point, the band sought to redefine their sound amidst lineup changes and evolving musical influences, marking a transition towards more introspective songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Fratellis· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Under the Rug 3:36
  • 2 Marriage 3:31
  • 3 Living 3:14
  • 4 Talk About Two 3:31
  • 5 Psychotic 3:37
  • 6 Cracks 2:59
  • 7 Tenement Light 3:38
  • 8 House of Queue’s 4:06
  • 9 Penny 3:19
  • 10 Voodoo Doll 3:33

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