We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
Los Campesinos! · 2008
32 min · 10 tracks · indie pop · indie rock
A frenetic blend of jangle pop and raw emotion, underscored by sharp wit and a sense of urgency.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts lyrical emotional reflections dynamic, playful arrangements
- Context
- Released on November 25, 2008, 'We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed' is Los Campesinos!'s second album, following their debut 'Hold On Now, Youngster...' in 2008. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the indie pop scene, marked by their signature blend of youthful angst and literary lyrics.
- If you like
- indie pop, indie rock
We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed is an album by Los Campesinos!, released in 2008. A frenetic blend of jangle pop and raw emotion, underscored by sharp wit and a sense of urgency. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with many praising its clever songwriting and energetic instrumentation. It helped establish Los Campesinos! as key players in the indie pop revival of the late 2000s, charting in the UK and gaining a dedicated fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed sound like?
A frenetic blend of jangle pop and raw emotion, underscored by sharp wit and a sense of urgency. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed by Los Campesinos! notable?
The album received critical acclaim upon release, with many praising its clever songwriting and energetic instrumentation. It helped establish Los Campesinos! as key players in the indie pop revival of the late 2000s, charting in the UK and gaining a dedicated fanbase. Released on November 25, 2008, 'We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed' is Los Campesinos!'s second album, following their debut 'Hold On Now, Youngster...' in 2008. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the indie pop scene, marked by their signature blend of youthful angst and literary lyrics.
Who is We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed for?
We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, lyrical emotional reflections and dynamic, playful arrangements.
How many songs are on We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed?
We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ways to Make It Through the Wall 4:12
- 2 Miserabilia Standout 3:14
- 3 We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed Standout 3:53
- 4 Between an Erupting Earth and an Exploding Sky 1:15
- 5 You'll Need Those Fingers for Crossing Standout 5:08
- 6 It's Never That Easy Though, Is It? (Song for the Other Kurt) 2:20
- 7 The End of the Asterisk 1:51
- 8 Documented Minor Emotional Breakdown # 1 4:27
- 9 Heart Swells/Pacific Daylight Time 2:36
- 10 All Your Kayfabe Friends 3:14
Release Date
November 25, 2008
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
32 min 10 sec
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