Streets In The Sky
The Enemy · 2012
40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of anthemic choruses and sharp lyrics infuse the indie rock landscape with youthful energy and social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gimme the Sign — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its infectious chorus and urgent beat, establishing the album's central themes of longing and desire for change.
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Bigger Cages (Longer Chains) — A standout for its introspective lyrics, this song critiques societal constraints while maintaining an upbeat tempo that invites listeners to reflect and dance.
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Like a Dancer — This track showcases the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with poignant reflections on life choices, embodying the album's balance of lightness and depth.
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It's a Race — With its driving rhythm and relatable lyrics about ambition and urgency, this song captures the essence of modern life's pressures while remaining anthemic.
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Get Up and Dance — An energetic call to action, this track encapsulates the celebratory spirit of the album, encouraging listeners to embrace joy amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic anthems but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving beat and anthemic choruses, maintaining a high energy level through the first five tracks.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the choruses.
- The last three tracks slow down in tempo, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- youthful energy for parties
- quick bursts of catchy hooks
- vibrant soundtracks for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective experiences
- long, winding musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 21, 2012, Streets In The Sky is The Enemy's third studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 2007's We'll Live and Die in These Towns. At this point, the band was transitioning into a more mature sound while still capturing the rawness indicative of their earlier work. This album came during a phase of experimentation as they sought to refine their identity within the UK indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Futureheads· Franz Ferdinand· Bloc Party
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimme the Sign 3:09
- 2 Bigger Cages (Longer Chains) 2:57
- 3 Saturday 3:12
- 4 1-2-3-4 2:59
- 5 Like a Dancer 3:09
- 6 Come Into My World 2:57
- 7 This Is Real 4:38
- 8 2 Kids 3:56
- 9 Turn It On 3:33
- 10 It's a Race 3:29
- 11 Get Up and Dance 3:52
- 12 Make a Man 2:47
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