Tales from the Backseat
The Academic · 2018
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
Bright melodies and jangly guitars weave together youthful tales of love, loss, and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, catchy song bursts
- lighthearted and upbeat vibes
- nostalgic storytelling themes
- for casual listening
- easygoing road trip soundtrack
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 12, 2018, 'Tales from the Backseat' is The Academic's debut studio album following their successful EPs. At this point, the band was transitioning from local Irish fame to a broader audience, showcasing their growth in songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Permanent Vacation 3:14
- 2 Bear Claws 3:33
- 3 Different 3:12
- 4 I Feel It Too 3:39
- 5 Bite My Tongue 3:26
- 6 Fake ID 2:48
- 7 Northern Boy 3:58
- 8 Television 3:34
- 9 Why Can't We Be Friends? 3:23
- 10 Girlfriends 3:31
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.