Why this album works
This album is notable for its unique sound that helped to define the Canadian indie rock scene in the mid-90s. It received critical acclaim for its innovation and has since influenced a generation of indie musicians, being cited as an essential precursor to the lo-fi aesthetic embraced by many artists in subsequent years.
- Best for
- brief energetic bursts of sound quirky melodies with sardonic humor playful experimentation with structure
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'We'll Build Them a Golden Bridge' marked Destroyer's third studio album, following their previous release 'Thief.' At this point, frontman Dan Bejar was establishing his distinctive voice within the indie rock scene, characterized by his abstract lyricism and eclectic influences that would become hallmarks of his later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shawn Mendes· Barenaked Ladies· Carly Rae Jepsen· Shania Twain· Justin Bieber· The Tragically Hip· Nickelback· The Weeknd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Revolution 1:15
- 2 J. Tailor 2:44
- 3 Smith 1:11
- 4 I, as McCarthy 2:01
- 5 Mending Song 1:08
- 6 Leave Little Fiddler Standout 4:05
- 7 The Pornographers 0:57
- 8 War on Jazz Standout 2:59
- 9 Islands in the Stream 1:31
- 10 Saddestroyer Standout 3:15
- 11 Streets of Fire 1:50
- 12 Rose Fleched This 3:27
- 13 Breakin' the Law 2:38
- 14 Whistlin' Dixie 3:08
- 15 Riots 1:33
- 16 Knowing When to Leave 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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