The Boxer
Kele Okereke · 2010
41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · post-rock · electro house
Kele Okereke blends introspective lyrics with pulsating electronic beats and indie rock sensibilities throughout this vibrant debut solo album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- pulsating beats for active listening
- introspective lyrics for deep thought
- uplifting energy for daily motivation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer faster-paced music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, 'The Boxer' marked Kele Okereke's first solo endeavor after the success of Bloc Party's third album, 'Intimacy' (2008). This pivot allowed him to explore more personal themes and a different sonic landscape, diverging from his band's established post-punk sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bloc Party· James Blake· Hot Chip
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Tall 3:44
- 2 On the Lam 3:32
- 3 Tenderoni 4:29
- 4 The Other Side 3:52
- 5 Everything You Wanted 3:49
- 6 The New Rules 3:54
- 7 Unholy Thoughts 2:55
- 8 Rise 5:11
- 9 All the Things I Could Never Say 5:31
- 10 Yesterday's Gone 4:04
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