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Twilight of the Innocents

Ash · 2007

108 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant mix of alternative rock energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful disillusionment.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective moments of youthful disillusionment for reflective late nights
Context
Released on July 29, 2007, 'Twilight of the Innocents' is Ash's fifth studio album and marks their first release after the departure of original drummer Rick McMurray. This album represents a pivotal moment as it showcases a matured sound while still embracing the band's energetic roots from their early hits like 'Girl From Mars'.
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alternative rock

Twilight of the Innocents is an album by Ash, released in 2007. A vibrant mix of alternative rock energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful disillusionment. 'Twilight of the Innocents' received positive critical reception, with notable praise for its cohesive songwriting and production quality, charting at number 20 in the UK Albums Chart. The album's themes of loss and nostalgia resonated deeply with listeners, reflecting a broader cultural commentary on post-2000s disillusionment. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Twilight of the Innocents sound like?

A vibrant mix of alternative rock energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful disillusionment. Rooted in alternative rock.

What makes Twilight of the Innocents by Ash notable?

'Twilight of the Innocents' received positive critical reception, with notable praise for its cohesive songwriting and production quality, charting at number 20 in the UK Albums Chart. The album's themes of loss and nostalgia resonated deeply with listeners, reflecting a broader cultural commentary on post-2000s disillusionment. Released on July 29, 2007, 'Twilight of the Innocents' is Ash's fifth studio album and marks their first release after the departure of original drummer Rick McMurray. This album represents a pivotal moment as it showcases a matured sound while still embracing the band's energetic roots from their early hits like 'Girl From Mars'.

Who is Twilight of the Innocents for?

Twilight of the Innocents works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, introspective moments of youthful disillusionment and for reflective late nights.

How many songs are on Twilight of the Innocents?

Twilight of the Innocents has 25 tracks, running approximately 108 minutes.

Tracklist

25 tracks·108:43

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

Disc 1

  • 1 I Started a Fire Standout 4:26
  • 2 You Can’t Have It All 3:35
  • 3 Blacklisted 3:46
  • 4 Polaris 4:31
  • 5 Palace of Excess 3:38
  • 6 End of the World Standout 4:20
  • 7 Ritual 3:43
  • 8 Shadows 3:55
  • 9 Princess Six 3:54
  • 10 Dark and Stormy 4:15
  • 11 Shattered Glass 5:02
  • 12 Twilight of the Innocents Standout 6:24
  • 13 Saskia 3:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Lose Control (live) 3:44
  • 2 Burn Baby Burn (live) 3:38
  • 3 You Can’t Have It All (live) 3:46
  • 4 Orpheus (live) 4:32
  • 5 Walking Barefoot (live) 4:20
  • 6 Polaris (live) 4:42
  • 7 A Life Less Ordinary (live) 4:02
  • 8 Girl From Mars (live) 3:57
  • 9 Twilight of the Innocents (live) 6:57
  • 10 Petrol (live) 4:17
  • 11 I Started a Fire (live) 4:53
  • 12 Kung Fu (live) 4:38

Release Date

July 29, 2007

Genre

alternative rock

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Artist Origin

Northern Ireland

Runtime

108 min 43 sec