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The Take Off and Landing of Everything

Elbow · 2014

57 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A sweeping blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Take Off and Landing of Everything' was released in 2014, Elbow had established themselves as a prominent indie rock band following their Mercury Prize win for 'The Seldom Seen Kid.' This album marked their sixth studio release and showcased a maturation in both lyrical themes and musical complexity, solidifying their reputation in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Doves· Coldplay· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Blue World 7:13
  • 2 Charge 5:16
  • 3 Fly Boy Blue / Lunette 6:23
  • 4 New York Morning 5:19
  • 5 Real Life (Angel) 6:47
  • 6 Honey Sun 4:56
  • 7 My Sad Captains 6:00
  • 8 Colour Fields 3:42
  • 9 The Take Off and Landing of Everything 7:11
  • 10 The Blanket of Night 4:24

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