Walk the Moon
Walk the Moon · 2012
43 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · new wave · pop rock
Energetic dance-rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and vibrant synths, encapsulating youthful exuberance.
Why this album works
The album gained notable attention through its infectious single 'Anna Sun', which peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Its blend of indie rock and pop elements helped define a new sound that resonated with a younger audience, contributing to the resurgence of dance-rock in the early 2010s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo dance energy youthful exuberance and fun sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- Walk the Moon's self-titled debut album marked their entry into the music scene in January 2012. Following their formation in 2008, the band had built a local following, but this album represented their first major push into a broader market. It laid the groundwork for their later commercial success, especially with breakout singles like 'Anna Sun'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- I Don't Know How But They Found Me· The Veronicas· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quesadilla 3:15
- 2 Lisa Baby 3:52
- 3 Next in Line 3:59
- 4 Anna Sun Standout 5:21
- 5 Tightrope Standout 3:29
- 6 Jenny 4:05
- 7 Shiver Shiver 3:52
- 8 Lions 0:35
- 9 Iscariot 5:25
- 10 Fixin’ 4:22
- 11 I Can Lift a Car Standout 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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