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See How We Are

X · 1987

37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A gritty exploration of fractured relationships wrapped in punk rock's raw energy and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • gritty narratives of fractured relationships
  • reflective moments for late nights
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • preferring longer immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1987, 'See How We Are' marked X's fifth studio album following their critically acclaimed record 'Under the Big Black Sun'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the complexities of mainstream success while staying true to their punk roots, reflecting a blend of personal and musical evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
The Stooges· Refused· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm Lost 2:56
  • 2 You 3:30
  • 3 4th of July 3:58
  • 4 In the Time It Takes 3:10
  • 5 Anyone Can Fill Your Shoes 2:47
  • 6 See How We Are 3:47
  • 7 Left & Right 2:58
  • 8 When It Rains... 4:29
  • 9 Holiday Story 3:36
  • 10 Surprise Surprise 2:53
  • 11 Cyrano de Berger's Back 3:33

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