Sci-Fi Lullabies
Suede · 1997
124 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock
A melancholic blend of lush melodies and introspective lyrics draped in atmospheric alternative rock textures.
Why this album works
'Sci-Fi Lullabies' serves as a pivotal collection of B-sides, showcasing the band's ability to craft compelling songs outside of their main albums. The release further cemented Suede's influence in the Britpop movement, with tracks like 'Killing of a Flash Boy' gaining notable attention and airplay, contributing to the band's enduring reputation.
- Best for
- melancholic reflections on love wave-like pacing with dynamics introspective backdrop for contemplation
- Context
- Released on October 6, 1997, 'Sci-Fi Lullabies' is a compilation album that follows Suede's critically acclaimed second album, 'Dog Man Star.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating the aftermath of lineup changes and seeking to solidify their legacy after a tumultuous period marked by both commercial success and personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 My Insatiable One 2:57
- 2 To the Birds Standout 5:23
- 3 Where the Pigs Don’t Fly 5:33
- 4 He’s Dead 5:13
- 5 The Big Time 4:28
- 6 High Rising 5:49
- 7 The Living Dead 2:48
- 8 My Dark Star Standout 4:26
- 9 Killing of a Flash Boy Standout 4:07
- 10 Whipsnade 4:22
- 11 Modern Boys 4:08
- 12 Together 4:29
- 13 Bentswood Boys 3:15
- 14 Europe Is Our Playground 5:36
Disc 2
- 1 Every Monday Morning Comes 4:28
- 2 Have You Ever Been This Low? 3:52
- 3 Another No One 3:56
- 4 Young Men 4:35
- 5 The Sound of the Streets 4:59
- 6 Money 4:04
- 7 W.S.D 5:46
- 8 This Time 5:46
- 9 Jumble Sale Mums 4:15
- 10 These Are the Sad Songs 6:20
- 11 Sadie 5:24
- 12 Graffiti Women 4:51
- 13 Duchess 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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