What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
Echo & the Bunnymen · 1999
38 min · 9 tracks · post-punk
A reflective blend of lush melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of late '90s alternative rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective listening introspective moments for contemplation suitable for late-night drives
- Context
- Released in early 1999, 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' marked Echo & the Bunnymen's return after a five-year hiatus following their album 'Evergreen' in 1997. At this stage, the band was re-establishing themselves in a changing musical landscape, aiming to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners as they navigated the late '90s revival of alternative rock.
- If you like
- post-punk
What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? is an album by Echo & the Bunnymen, released in 1999. A reflective blend of lush melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of late '90s alternative rock. The album received a mixed but generally positive critical reception, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while still retaining their signature sound. It peaked at number 18 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming their relevance during a period when many legacy acts struggled to adapt to the shifting musical tides. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? sound like?
A reflective blend of lush melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of late '90s alternative rock. Rooted in post-punk.
What makes What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? by Echo & the Bunnymen notable?
The album received a mixed but generally positive critical reception, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while still retaining their signature sound. It peaked at number 18 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming their relevance during a period when many legacy acts struggled to adapt to the shifting musical tides. Released in early 1999, 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' marked Echo & the Bunnymen's return after a five-year hiatus following their album 'Evergreen' in 1997. At this stage, the band was re-establishing themselves in a changing musical landscape, aiming to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners as they navigated the late '90s revival of alternative rock.
Who is What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? for?
What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective listening, introspective moments for contemplation and suitable for late-night drives.
How many songs are on What Are You Going to Do with Your Life??
What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? has 9 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Are You Going to Do With Your Life? Standout 5:11
- 2 Rust Standout 5:09
- 3 Get in the Car 4:21
- 4 Baby Rain 4:17
- 5 History Chimes 3:26
- 6 Lost on You 4:50
- 7 Morning Sun Standout 4:12
- 8 When It All Blows Over 2:55
- 9 Fools Like Us 4:04
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