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With Love and Squalor

We Are Scientists · 2006

37 min · 14 tracks · indie rock

Energetic indie rock brimming with catchy hooks and sharp, witty lyrics that capture youthful angst.

Why this album works

The album received widespread critical acclaim and peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt,' became a defining anthem for the indie rock genre during this era and helped solidify the band's reputation in the music industry.
Best for
quick, catchy song snippets steady mid-tempo flow energetic background listening
Context
With Love and Squalor is We Are Scientists' debut album, released in early 2006. At this time, the band was gaining momentum after a series of successful EPs and live shows, establishing their presence in the burgeoning indie rock scene of the mid-2000s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt Standout 3:15
  • 2 This Scene Is Dead 3:43
  • 3 Inaction Standout 2:32
  • 4 Can't Lose 3:31
  • 5 Callbacks 2:02
  • 6 History Repeats
  • 7 Cash Cow 2:35
  • 8 It's a Hit Standout 3:27
  • 9 The Great Escape 3:18
  • 10 Mucho Más
  • 11 Textbook 4:01
  • 12 Lousy Reputation 2:35
  • 13 Worth the Wait 2:43
  • 14 What's the Word 3:17

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