“An Awesome Wave” is the debut studio album by the British indie rock band Alt-J, released in 2012. The album received widespread critical acclaim and won the prestigious Mercury Prize in the UK for Album of the Year.
Alt-J’s sound is characterized by its eclectic and innovative approach, blending elements of indie rock, folk, electronic, and experimental music. The band’s musical style is often described as genre-defying, making it difficult to categorize them within a single genre.
The album is known for its intricate and atmospheric soundscapes, marked by Joe Newman’s distinctive vocals, Thom Sonny Green’s intricate drum patterns, and the unique use of keyboard and guitar effects by Gus Unger-Hamilton and Gwil Sainsbury. Lyrically, “An Awesome Wave” explores a wide range of themes, including love, relationships, and existential reflections.
Track Listing
- Intro2.37
- Interlude 11.12
- Tessellate3.02
- Breezeblocks3.47
- Interlude 21.17
- Something Good3.38
- Dissolve Me4.17
- Matilda3.48
- Ms3.58
- Fitzpleasure3.39
- Interlude 30.53
- Bloodflood4.09
- Taro5.05
Information
- Format:Vinyl / 12″ Album Coloured Vinyl
- Label:BMG Rights Management
- Release Date:01/07/2022
- Number of Discs:1
- EAN:4050538789911
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