Take Offs and Landings
Rilo Kiley · 2001
50 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and jangly guitars that captures the essence of early 2000s indie rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective themes for reflection
- dynamic flow with surprises
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Take Offs and Landings' was Rilo Kiley's debut full-length album, released in 2001 following their earlier EP. At this stage, they were establishing their sound and identity within the burgeoning indie rock scene. The album helped lay the groundwork for their subsequent commercial success and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Cranberries· Jordana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Go Ahead 3:34
- 2 Science vs. Romance 5:43
- 3 Wires and Waves 3:18
- 4 Pictures of Success 6:51
- 5 August 3:18
- 6 Bulletproof 1:57
- 7 Plane Crash in C 5:12
- 8 Variations on a Theme (Science vs. Romance) 0:36
- 9 Small Figures in a Vast Expanse 3:19
- 10 Don't Deconstruct 2:37
- 11 Always 4:00
- 12 We'll Never Sleep (God Knows We'll Try) 2:54
- 13 Rest of My Life 2:10
- 14 Variations on a Theme (Plane Crash in C) 1:35
- 15 Salute My Shorts! (Spectacular Views) 3:35
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