Stand Like Giants
The Parlotones · 2013
45 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a resonant blend of indie rock that captures the spirit of resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stand Like Giants — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of strength and perseverance, with anthemic choruses that invite listeners to embrace resilience.
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Never Stand Alone — This track features rich instrumentation and a powerful message about unity and support, highlighting the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with meaningful lyrics.
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Slow Assassination — With its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, this song delves into personal struggles, showcasing the band’s capacity for emotional depth within their sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for motivation
- feel-good vibes for sunny days
- introspective moments of reflection
- energizing tracks for group sing-alongs
- steady pacing for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking heavy, intense experiences
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Stand Like Giants marks The Parlotones' fifth studio album, released during a period of growing international recognition following their previous successful album, Journey Through the Shadows. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the indie rock scene, expanding their sound while maintaining the lyrical depth that characterized their earlier work.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Stand Like Giants
The bridge shifts perspective to emphasize collective strength through direct address to the audience, engaging them in a shared experience.
This moment breaks the fourth wall, transforming a personal anthem into a unifying call for togetherness among listeners.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake It Up 3:15
- 2 Never Stand Alone 3:45
- 3 Spellbound 2:59
- 4 Sleepwalker 3:35
- 5 Slow Assassination 3:49
- 6 Sympathise With The Cost 3:07
- 7 Stand Like Giants 4:42
- 8 Lazy Sunny Days 3:00
- 9 Songs Of Whales 3:57
- 10 Chinese Vase 4:11
- 11 Powerful 3:47
- 12 Hollow Men 2:36
- 13 Follow Your Bliss 3:10
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