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The Spark

Enter Shikari · 2017

41 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · electronicore

A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and post-hardcore energy that propels listeners into a hopeful yet chaotic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with hopeful energy
  • engaging journey with resolution
  • invigorating tracks for motivation
  • dynamic soundscapes for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
political disillusionment· chaotic soundscapes
Career context
Released on September 22, 2017, 'The Spark' marked Enter Shikari's fifth studio album during a phase of artistic evolution. Following their critically acclaimed album 'The Mindsweep', the band sought to explore new sonic territories while maintaining their signature intensity. This album reflects a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Amo by Bring Me the Horizon — Merges electronic elements with post-hardcore, exploring themes of chaos and emotional intensity.
Mothership by Dance Gavin Dance — Combines intricate guitar work with electronic influences, reflecting chaotic yet vibrant emotional landscapes.
Erase Me by Underoath — Blends heavy instrumentation with electronic textures, tackling themes of personal struggle and societal disillusionment.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Spark 0:50
  • 2 The Sights 3:20
  • 3 Live Outside 3:40
  • 4 Take My Country Back 3:43
  • 5 Airfield 4:52
  • 6 Rabble Rouser 4:25
  • 7 Shinrin‐yoku 4:15
  • 8 Undercover Agents 4:29
  • 9 The Revolt of the Atoms 4:44
  • 10 An Ode to Lost Jigsaw Pieces (In Two Movements) 5:58
  • 11 The Embers 0:50

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