The Blue Hour cover

The Blue Hour

Suede · 2018

51 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics envelops listeners in a dreamlike state.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike introspection during twilight
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies for reflective moments
  • captivating journey through melancholia

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, 'The Blue Hour' marked Suede's eighth studio album and followed their 2013 comeback, 'Bloodsports.' At this stage, the band was solidifying their place in the modern rock landscape, showcasing a matured sound while reconnecting with their roots in Britpop and alternative rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Pulp· The Verve· Placebo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 As One 4:10
  • 2 Wastelands 5:31
  • 3 Mistress 3:23
  • 4 Beyond the Outskirts 4:06
  • 5 Chalk Circles 2:04
  • 6 Cold Hands 3:16
  • 7 Life Is Golden 3:57
  • 8 Roadkill 2:06
  • 9 Tides 4:08
  • 10 Don’t Be Afraid If Nobody Loves You 4:24
  • 11 Dead Bird 0:26
  • 12 All the Wild Places 3:15
  • 13 The Invisibles 4:09
  • 14 Flytipping 6:41

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