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The Places Between: The Best of Doves

Doves · 2010

209 min · 47 tracks · indie rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting a journey of emotional introspection and sonic exploration.

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like pacing for introspection melancholic soundscapes for reflection dynamic journey through emotions
Context
Released in 2010, 'The Places Between: The Best of Doves' is a retrospective compilation that captures Doves' evolution since their debut album, 'Lost Souls,' in 2000. This collection arrives after the band's successful period, including their acclaimed albums 'Some Cities' (2005) and 'Kingdom of Rust' (2009), showcasing their distinctive blend of indie rock and electronic influences.
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The Places Between: The Best of Doves is an album by Doves, released in 2010. Melancholic melodies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting a journey of emotional introspection and sonic exploration. 'The Places Between' consolidates Doves' status as a significant force in indie rock, featuring hits that topped charts and received critical acclaim. The album includes tracks like 'Black and White Town,' which resonated deeply with listeners and solidified the band's legacy within the UK music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Places Between: The Best of Doves sound like?

Melancholic melodies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting a journey of emotional introspection and sonic exploration. Rooted in indie rock.

What makes The Places Between: The Best of Doves by Doves notable?

'The Places Between' consolidates Doves' status as a significant force in indie rock, featuring hits that topped charts and received critical acclaim. The album includes tracks like 'Black and White Town,' which resonated deeply with listeners and solidified the band's legacy within the UK music scene. Released in 2010, 'The Places Between: The Best of Doves' is a retrospective compilation that captures Doves' evolution since their debut album, 'Lost Souls,' in 2000. This collection arrives after the band's successful period, including their acclaimed albums 'Some Cities' (2005) and 'Kingdom of Rust' (2009), showcasing their distinctive blend of indie rock and electronic influences.

Who is The Places Between: The Best of Doves for?

The Places Between: The Best of Doves works well if you're into wave-like pacing for introspection, melancholic soundscapes for reflection and dynamic journey through emotions.

How many songs are on The Places Between: The Best of Doves?

The Places Between: The Best of Doves has 47 tracks, running approximately 209 minutes.

Tracklist

47 tracks·209:42

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Disc 1

  • 1 There Goes the Fear Standout 6:55
  • 2 Black and White Town Standout 4:15
  • 3 Snowden 4:10
  • 4 Here It Comes 4:53
  • 5 Words 5:44
  • 6 Kingdom of Rust 5:11
  • 7 Sea Song 5:17
  • 8 Pounding 4:45
  • 9 10:03 4:04
  • 10 Catch the Sun 4:48
  • 11 Jetstream 5:31
  • 12 The Man Who Told Everything (Summer version) 5:40
  • 13 Andalucia 4:21
  • 14 Caught by the River Standout 5:55
  • 15 The Cedar Room 7:39

Disc 2

  • 1 Blue Water 4:32
  • 2 Eleven Miles Out 4:27
  • 3 Rise 5:17
  • 4 Darker 5:50
  • 5 Push Me On 3:54
  • 6 Willow’s Song (Bury version) 3:53
  • 7 Valley 4:24
  • 8 Northenden 3:53
  • 9 M62 Song 3:42
  • 10 The Drifter 3:58
  • 11 Friday’s Dust (Capitol Tower session) 3:23
  • 12 Almost Forgot Myself (demo) 4:41
  • 13 Your Shadow Lay Across My Life 3:46
  • 14 The Last Son 4:38
  • 15 The Sulphur Man 4:37
  • 16 At the Tower (instrumental edit) 3:50
  • 17 Reprise 1:52
  • 18 Ambition 3:43
  • 19 Firesuite (noise version) 2:23

Disc 3

  • 1 The Cedar Room 4:48
  • 2 Sea Song 4:36
  • 3 Here It Comes 4:54
  • 4 Catch the Sun 4:19
  • 5 The Man Who Told Everything 4:39
  • 6 There Goes the Fear Standout 4:57
  • 7 Pounding 4:33
  • 8 Caught by the River Standout
  • 9 Black and White Town (Director’s cut) 4:21
  • 10 Snowden (live edit) 4:12
  • 11 Sky Starts Falling 4:00
  • 12 Kingdom of Rust 4:29
  • 13 Winter Hill 3:49

Release Date

January 1, 2010

Genre

indie rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

209 min 42 sec