Warnings/Promises
Idlewild · 2005
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alt-rock intertwines introspective lyrics with rich instrumentation, evoking a sense of yearning and reflection.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews, with notable praise for its lyrical depth and musical evolution. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Idlewild's status within the alternative rock scene of the mid-2000s and influencing subsequent bands exploring similar melodic textures.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels introspective lyrical reflections mid-tempo melodic journeys
- Context
- Released in January 2005, 'Warnings/Promises' is Idlewild's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The Remote Part.' At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound, moving away from the raw energy of their earlier work to a more polished and melodic approach, reflecting maturation in both songwriting and production techniques.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Steals Us From Loneliness Standout 3:12
- 2 Welcome Home 3:15
- 3 I Want a Warning Standout 3:35
- 4 I Understand It 3:20
- 5 As If I Hadn't Slept 3:36
- 6 Too Long Awake 3:07
- 7 Not Just Sometimes But Always Standout 3:33
- 8 The Space Between All Things 4:12
- 9 El Capitan 3:57
- 10 Blame It on Obvious Ways 3:24
- 11 Disconnected 3:51
- 12 Goodnight / Too Long Awake (reprise) 8:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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