Wildlife
La Dispute · 2011
57 min · 14 tracks · post-hardcore
A haunting blend of post-hardcore intensity and spoken word vulnerability that explores human existence.
Why this album works
'Wildlife' received critical acclaim for its ambitious storytelling and emotional depth, earning spots on numerous year-end lists. It marked a significant evolution in La Dispute's sound, influencing a wave of post-hardcore bands seeking to incorporate literary elements into their music.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions contemplative storytelling experiences
- Context
- When 'Wildlife' was released in 2011, La Dispute was solidifying their place in the post-hardcore scene following their acclaimed sophomore album, 'Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair' (2008). This album represented a shift towards more narrative-driven lyrics and expansive soundscapes, positioning them as innovators within their genre during a pivotal moment in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Callboy· Senses Fail· Escape the Fate
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 a Departure 3:32
- 2 Harder Harmonies 3:35
- 3 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Blues 3:46
- 4 Edit Your Hometown 2:55
- 5 a Letter 3:49
- 6 Safer in the Forest/Love Song for Poor Michigan Standout 4:36
- 7 The Most Beautiful Bitter Fruit 3:55
- 8 a Poem 2:59
- 9 King Park Standout 6:54
- 10 Edward Benz, 27 Times Standout 5:45
- 11 I See Everything 3:37
- 12 a Broken Jar 2:19
- 13 all our bruised bodies and the whole heart shrinks 5:04
- 14 You and I in Unison 4:56
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