Source Tags & Codes
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead · 2002
48 min · 13 tracks · art rock
An expansive, genre-blurring exploration of sound that melds chaos and melody into a compelling narrative.
Why this album works
'Source Tags & Codes' received widespread critical acclaim upon release and has since been regarded as a seminal album in the early 2000s indie rock scene. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has influenced numerous subsequent bands with its blend of post-hardcore and art rock elements.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and dynamics
- Context
- ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead released 'Source Tags & Codes' as their third studio album in 2002, following their critically acclaimed 'Madonna' (2000). At this point, the band was transitioning from underground indie success to a more mainstream recognition, showcasing their artistic evolution and ambition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Lou Reed· Electric Light Orchestra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Invocation 1:31
- 2 It Was There That I Saw You 3:57
- 3 Another Morning Stoner Standout 4:33
- 4 Baudelaire 4:16
- 5 Homage 3:29
- 6 How Near How Far 3:54
- 7 Life Is Elsewhere 0:55
- 8 Heart in the Hand of the Matter Standout 4:48
- 9 Monsoon 5:53
- 10 Days of Being Wild 3:26
- 11 Relative Ways 4:03
- 12 After the Laughter 1:15
- 13 Source Tags & Codes Standout 6:08
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