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− | '''''Crossing the Rubicon''''' is the third studio album by [[The Sounds]], released on 2009-06-02 on CD. The album mixes the synthesizers of 1980s new wave with post-punk revival. Songs vary in themes from the appreciation for music and culture, personal growth, partying, and love and relationships. | + | '''''Crossing the Rubicon''''' is the third studio album by [[The Sounds]], released on 2009-06-02 on CD. The album mixes the synthesizers of 1980s [[new wave]] with [[post-punk revival]]. Songs vary in themes from the appreciation for music and culture, personal growth, partying, and love and relationships. |
− | I discovered The Sounds because the song [[4 Songs & a Fight]] was included in a [[Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist]]. I liked the song so much, I searched for other songs by the group | + | I discovered The Sounds because the song [[4 Songs & a Fight]] was included in a [[Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist]]. I liked the song so much, I searched for other songs by the group and fell in love with Crossing the Rubicon. This my favorite album by The Sounds by far (it has a different style than their other albums), and one of my favorite albums in general. |
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+ | ==Status== | ||
+ | I own this album on CD. | ||
==Track Listing== | ==Track Listing== | ||
− | All songs | + | All songs are sung by [[Maja Ivarsson]]. Track 12 is a hidden track attached to track 11. |
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− | Track 12 is a hidden track attached to track 11. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | | {| class="wikitable" | | ||
! Track | ! Track | ||
! Title | ! Title | ||
+ | ! Writer(s) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 01 | | 01 | ||
− | | [[No One Sleeps When I'm Awake]] | + | | ''[[No One Sleeps When I'm Awake]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Fredrik Nilsson]], [[Maja Ivarsson]], [[Adam Schlesinger]], [[James Iha]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 02 | | 02 | ||
− | | [[4 Songs & a Fight]] | + | | ''[[4 Songs & a Fight]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 03 | | 03 | ||
− | | [[My Lover]] | + | | ''[[My Lover]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 04 | | 04 | ||
− | | [[Dorchester Hotel]] | + | | ''[[Dorchester Hotel]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 05 | | 05 | ||
− | | [[Beatbox]] | + | | ''[[Beatbox]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 06 | | 06 | ||
− | | [[Underground]] | + | | ''[[Underground (The Sounds song)|Underground]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Maja Ivarsson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 07 | | 07 | ||
− | | [[Crossing the Rubicon (Song)|Crossing the Rubicon]] | + | | ''[[Crossing the Rubicon (Song)|Crossing the Rubicon]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Fredrik Nilsson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 08 | | 08 | ||
− | | [[Midnight Sun]] | + | | ''[[Midnight Sun]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Fredrik Nilsson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 09 | | 09 | ||
− | | [[Lost | + | | ''[[Lost In Love]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Adam Schlesinger]], [[James Iha]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 10 | | 10 | ||
− | | [[The Only Ones]] | + | | ''[[The Only Ones]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Fredrik Nilsson]], [[Maja Ivarsson]], [[Johan Bengtsson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 11 | | 11 | ||
− | | [[Home Is Where Your Heart Is]] | + | | ''[[Home Is Where Your Heart Is]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]], [[Fredrik Nilsson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 12 | | 12 | ||
− | | [[Goodnight Freddy]] | + | | ''[[Goodnight Freddy]]'' |
+ | | [[Jesper Anderberg]], [[Félix Rodríguez]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Song Rank== | ==Song Rank== | ||
− | + | This is the order in which I enjoy the songs from this album, and their individual song ratings. | |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" | | ||
+ | ! Order !! Title !! Stars | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1 || [[Midnight Sun]] || 10 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2 || [[Home Is Where Your Heart Is]] || 9 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3 || [[The Only Ones]] || 9 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4 || [[Lost In Love]] || 8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 5 || [[Underground (The Sounds song)|Underground]] || 8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6 || [[No One Sleeps While I'm Awake]] || 8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 7 || [[Be My Lover]] || 8 | ||
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+ | | 8 || [[4 Songs & a Fight]] || 7 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 9 || [[Dorchester Hotel]] || 7 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 10 || [[Beatbox]] || 6 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 11 || [[Goodnight Freddy]] || 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 12 || [[Crossing the Rubicon (Song)|Crossing the Rubicon]] || 1 | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | The album's total score is 1,699. | |
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | + | {{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_Rubicon_(The_Sounds_album)}} | |
− | + | {{Link|Discogs|https://www.discogs.com/The-Sounds-Crossing-The-Rubicon/master/124332}} | |
Revision as of 10:40, 8 November 2019
Crossing the Rubicon is the third studio album by The Sounds, released on 2009-06-02 on CD. The album mixes the synthesizers of 1980s new wave with post-punk revival. Songs vary in themes from the appreciation for music and culture, personal growth, partying, and love and relationships.
I discovered The Sounds because the song 4 Songs & a Fight was included in a Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist. I liked the song so much, I searched for other songs by the group and fell in love with Crossing the Rubicon. This my favorite album by The Sounds by far (it has a different style than their other albums), and one of my favorite albums in general.
Contents
Status
I own this album on CD.
Track Listing
All songs are sung by Maja Ivarsson. Track 12 is a hidden track attached to track 11.
Song Rank
This is the order in which I enjoy the songs from this album, and their individual song ratings.
Order | Title | Stars |
---|---|---|
1 | Midnight Sun | 10 |
2 | Home Is Where Your Heart Is | 9 |
3 | The Only Ones | 9 |
4 | Lost In Love | 8 |
5 | Underground | 8 |
6 | No One Sleeps While I'm Awake | 8 |
7 | Be My Lover | 8 |
8 | 4 Songs & a Fight | 7 |
9 | Dorchester Hotel | 7 |
10 | Beatbox | 6 |
11 | Goodnight Freddy | 2 |
12 | Crossing the Rubicon | 1 |
The album's total score is 1,699.