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Take to the Skies

Enter Shikari · 2007

52 min · 17 tracks · post-hardcore · electronicore

A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore energy, bursting with urgency and social commentary.

Why this album works

'Take to the Skies' received critical acclaim upon release, reaching number four on the UK Albums Chart and earning praise for its innovative fusion of electronicore and post-hardcore. The album's success helped pave the way for a burgeoning scene of genre-blending bands in the UK.
Best for
short, punchy listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released on March 19, 2007, 'Take to the Skies' is Enter Shikari's debut album, following their early EPs. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the UK music scene, blending various genres to carve out a unique sound that would define their career trajectory.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stand Your Ground; This Is Ancient Land 1:07
  • 2 Enter Shikari 2:52
  • 3 Mothership Standout 4:29
  • 4 Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour… Standout 4:31
  • 5 (Interlude) 1 1:00
  • 6 Labyrinth 3:51
  • 7 No Sssweat 3:15
  • 8 Today Won’t Go Down in History 3:34
  • 9 (Interlude) 2 1:27
  • 10 Return to Energiser 4:34
  • 11 (Interlude) 3 0:18
  • 12 Sorry, You’re Not a Winner Standout 3:51
  • 13 (Interlude) 4 0:35
  • 14 Jonny Sniper 4:01
  • 15 Adieu 5:40
  • 16 OK, Time for Plan B 4:54
  • 17 Closing 2:44

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