Wastelands
Eskimo Joe · 2013
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melancholic melodies weave through introspective lyrics, blending alternative rock with a polished yet raw emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Wastelands' marked a significant return for Eskimo Joe after a three-year hiatus from studio albums, receiving positive reviews that praised its lyrical depth. The album also showcased the band's adaptability, with tracks that resonated well on Australian music charts, further solidifying their place in the contemporary rock landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo introspective flow melancholic melodies for reflection emotional depth in every track
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Wastelands' is Eskimo Joe's fifth studio album, following their 2010 release 'Ghosts of the Past.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift towards more mature themes and sounds, aiming to reinvent themselves while maintaining their established identity in the Australian alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Powderfinger· Pendulum· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Midnight Oil· The Church· Tame Impala· Birds of Tokyo· Crowded House
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Running Out of Needs 3:57
- 2 Not Alone Standout 4:02
- 3 Got What You Need 4:46
- 4 Sad Song Standout 3:21
- 5 Every Harmony 4:23
- 6 Disgrace 3:51
- 7 What You Want 4:05
- 8 How Was I to Know Standout 4:15
- 9 Keep It Coming 4:23
- 10 Last Beacon Light 5:34
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