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The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow · 2008

57 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

An expansive blend of orchestral indie rock and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and community.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'The Seldom Seen Kid' marked Elbow's fourth studio album and their first major breakthrough after winning the Mercury Prize. The album followed their previous release, 'Leaders of the Free World,' and showcased a matured sound that resonated widely with audiences, establishing them as a prominent force in British music.
Stylistic neighbors
Doves· Coldplay· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Starlings 5:05
  • 2 The Bones of You 4:49
  • 3 Mirrorball 5:50
  • 4 Grounds for Divorce 3:39
  • 5 An Audience With the Pope 4:27
  • 6 Weather to Fly 4:29
  • 7 The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver 5:14
  • 8 The Fix 4:27
  • 9 Some Riot 5:23
  • 10 One Day Like This 6:34
  • 11 Friend of Ours 5:01
  • 12 We’re Away 1:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata