Vehicles & Animals cover

Vehicles & Animals

Athlete · 2003

50 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, underpinned by an eclectic mix of indie rock instrumentation.

Why this album works

'Vehicles & Animals' received significant acclaim, reaching number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and earning a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 2003. Its success helped position Athlete as a notable band within the early 2000s British indie rock revival, influencing a generation of artists.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels catchy melodies for focus introspective listening moments
Context
Released in 2003, 'Vehicles & Animals' was Athlete's debut album, marking their entry into the indie rock scene after forming in 2000. The album showcased their unique sound and lyrical depth, establishing a foundation for their subsequent works and earning them critical attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 El Salvador Standout 3:25
  • 2 Westside Standout 4:01
  • 3 One Million 4:17
  • 4 Shake Those Windows 5:04
  • 5 Beautiful Standout 3:47
  • 6 New Project 3:37
  • 7 You Got the Style 3:28
  • 8 Vehicles and Animals 3:52
  • 9 Out of Nowhere 3:11
  • 10 Dungeness 4:17
  • 11 You Know 4:11
  • 12 Le Casio 5:28
  • 13 A Few Differences 2:00

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