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The War Room

Public Service Broadcasting · 2012

17 min · 5 tracks · synth-pop · art rock

An evocative blend of archival samples and modern synths, underscoring the tension of wartime narratives.

The War Room is an album by Public Service Broadcasting, released in 2012. An evocative blend of archival samples and modern synths, underscoring the tension of wartime narratives. This EP garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to storytelling through music, highlighting the impact of archival recordings. It received positive reviews from outlets like The Guardian, which praised its creative fusion of history and sound, setting the stage for the band's future projects and influence on similar artistic endeavors. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The War Room sound like?

An evocative blend of archival samples and modern synths, underscoring the tension of wartime narratives. Rooted in synth-pop and art rock.

What makes The War Room by Public Service Broadcasting notable?

This EP garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to storytelling through music, highlighting the impact of archival recordings. It received positive reviews from outlets like The Guardian, which praised its creative fusion of history and sound, setting the stage for the band's future projects and influence on similar artistic endeavors. Released in January 2012, 'The War Room' was Public Service Broadcasting's debut EP, following their formation in 2009. At this point, the band was still developing their signature sound that merges historical audio samples with contemporary music styles, establishing a unique identity within the art rock and synth-pop genres.

How many songs are on The War Room?

The War Room has 5 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·17:38

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

  • 1 If War Should Come Standout 4:37
  • 2 London Can Take It Standout 3:27
  • 3 Spitfire Standout 3:55
  • 4 Dig for Victory 3:16
  • 5 Waltz for George 2:23

Release Date

January 1, 2012

Genre

art rock, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

17 min 38 sec