What makes The Sound of Drums by Rogue Traders notable?

'The Sound of Drums' received significant attention in Australia, charting within the top 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The lead single 'Voodoo Child' was a commercial success, further establishing Rogue Traders as a notable act in the electronic rock genre during the early 2010s. By 2011, Rogue Traders were transitioning into a new phase after their commercial peak with the hit 'Voodoo Child' from their previous album. 'The Sound of Drums' is their fourth studio album, showcasing a mature sound while still appealing to their established fan base. This release aimed to solidify their presence in the Australian music scene amid evolving electronic influences.

Who is The Sound of Drums for?

The Sound of Drums works well if you're into dance floor energy throughout, dynamic flow with varied pacing and infectious beats for celebration.

How many songs are on The Sound of Drums?

The Sound of Drums has 29 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.

The Sound of Drums

Rogue Traders · 2011

113 min · 29 tracks · electronic rock

A vibrant fusion of electronic rock and pop hooks that energizes the dance floor with infectious beats.

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Why this album works

'The Sound of Drums' received significant attention in Australia, charting within the top 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The lead single 'Voodoo Child' was a commercial success, further establishing Rogue Traders as a notable act in the electronic rock genre during the early 2010s.

Best for: dance floor energy throughout dynamic flow with varied pacing infectious beats for celebration
Context: By 2011, Rogue Traders were transitioning into a new phase after their commercial peak with the hit 'Voodoo Child' from their previous album. 'The Sound of Drums' is their fourth studio album, showcasing a mature sound while still appealing to their established fan base. This release aimed to solidify their presence in the Australian music scene amid evolving electronic influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Powderfinger· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Silverchair· Birds of Tokyo· Eskimo Joe· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Voodoo Child Standout 3:58
2 I Never Liked You 3:39
3 In Love Again 5:13
4 Watching You 3:29
5 Don’t You Wanna Feel 3:17
6 On Your Way to the Disco Standout 4:04
7 Way to Go! 3:16
8 White Lightning 4:10
9 Candy Coloured Lights Standout 4:19
10 Overload 4:36
11 What You’re On 4:56
12 We’re Coming Home 3:22
13 Stay? 5:36
14 One of My Kind 4:20
15 Give in to Me 4:15

Disc 2

1 Nightfall 4:32
2 Would You Raise Your Hands? 3:26
3 Forever Love Have Vision 3:48
4 If You Wanna Taste It 3:21
5 Ease Your Mind 3:33
6 Don’t Think I Love You 4:02
7 Skyline 3:37
8 Like It Ends Tonight 4:15
9 Love Is a War 3:33
10 So Alive 1:13
11 So Lonely 3:57
12 Sign Language 3:44
13 America 4:35
14 Girl in Gold 3:29

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