A Strange Education
The Cinematics · 2007
52 min · 12 tracks · post-punk revival
A moody blend of atmospheric guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate youthful disillusionment.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in early 2007, 'A Strange Education' marked The Cinematics' second studio album, following their debut 'A Night on the Tiles' from 2006. At this point, the band was building upon their initial success and refining their sound within the post-punk revival movement, aiming to solidify their presence in a competitive landscape.
- If you like
- post-punk revival
A Strange Education is an album by The Cinematics, released in 2007. A moody blend of atmospheric guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate youthful disillusionment. 'A Strange Education' received positive critical acclaim, helping the band gain recognition in the UK indie scene. The album's lead single 'Rise and Fall' charted respectably, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and establishing them as notable players in the genre during the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Strange Education sound like?
A moody blend of atmospheric guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate youthful disillusionment. Rooted in post-punk revival.
What makes A Strange Education by The Cinematics notable?
'A Strange Education' received positive critical acclaim, helping the band gain recognition in the UK indie scene. The album's lead single 'Rise and Fall' charted respectably, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and establishing them as notable players in the genre during the mid-2000s. Released in early 2007, 'A Strange Education' marked The Cinematics' second studio album, following their debut 'A Night on the Tiles' from 2006. At this point, the band was building upon their initial success and refining their sound within the post-punk revival movement, aiming to solidify their presence in a competitive landscape.
Who is A Strange Education for?
A Strange Education works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on A Strange Education?
A Strange Education has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Race to the City 3:52
- 2 Break 4:01
- 3 A Strange Education Standout 5:24
- 4 Human 4:47
- 5 Chase 4:14
- 6 Rise and Fall Standout 4:50
- 7 Sunday Sun Standout 4:02
- 8 Keep Forgetting 3:58
- 9 Ready Now 4:22
- 10 Maybe Someday 3:23
- 11 Alright 4:08
- 12 Asleep at the Wheel 5:51
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 52 sec
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