Worlds Apart cover

Worlds Apart

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead · 2005

58 min · 14 tracks · art rock

Explosive guitars intertwine with orchestral elements, creating a chaotic yet melodic tapestry of sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead were transitioning into their major label phase with 'Worlds Apart', following the critical success of 'Source Tags & Codes' in 2002. This album marked their fourth studio effort and was seen as a bold step into more expansive musical territory as they sought to broaden their audience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ode to Isis 1:16
  • 2 Will You Smile Again? 6:50
  • 3 Worlds Apart 2:55
  • 4 The Summer of ’91 3:12
  • 5 The Rest Will Follow 3:20
  • 6 Caterwaul 4:52
  • 7 A Classic Arts Showcase 5:47
  • 8 Let It Dive 4:45
  • 9 To Russia My Homeland 1:25
  • 10 All White 1:49
  • 11 The Best 4:47
  • 12 The Lost City of Refuge 4:00
  • 13 Aged Dolls (live: Chicago, IL, USA) 7:57
  • 14 Richter Scale Madness (live: Chicago, IL, USA) 5:56

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