The Price of Progress
The Hold Steady · 2023
38 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of storytelling and rock, layered with nostalgic melodies and gritty realism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo narrative flow
- nostalgic melodies with grit
- stories that evoke vivid imagery
- for road trip soundtracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Price of Progress is The Hold Steady's seventh studio album, following their acclaimed 2019 release, Thrashing Thru the Passion. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation for merging narrative-driven lyrics with alternative rock, showcasing a maturity in both sound and themes as they explored contemporary issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Gaslight Anthem· Lucero· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Junction 3:33
- 2 Sideways Skull 4:04
- 3 Carlos is Crying 3:46
- 4 Understudies 3:56
- 5 Sixers 4:14
- 6 The Birdwatchers 4:14
- 7 City at Eleven 2:49
- 8 Perdido 3:41
- 9 Distortions of Faith 5:15
- 10 Flyover Halftime 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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