Tuxedos cover

Tuxedos

Cold War Kids · 2013

20 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A rich blend of indie rock melodies intertwines with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic listening bursts
  • heartfelt melodies for reflection
  • dynamic instrumentation with emotional weight
  • front-loaded excitement and engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, drawn-out albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Tuxedos' marks Cold War Kids' evolution following their well-received album 'Dear Miss Lonelyhearts' from 2013. This EP showcases the band’s experimentation with sound and lyrical intimacy, as they continue to navigate their identity within the indie rock scene after significant lineup changes that reshaped their musical direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Band of Horses· The National· Modest Mouse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tuxedos 4:09
  • 2 Aeon 3:38
  • 3 Bottled Affected (cathedral version) 2:54
  • 4 Romance Languages #2 2:53
  • 5 Pine St. 2:18
  • 6 You Don’t Come Through 4:20

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