Baby 81
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club · 2007
65 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Raw, gritty rock riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic sonic landscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Baby 81' is Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Howl' from 2005. At this point, the band was navigating the shift from acoustic blues influences to a more electric, rock-oriented sound while experimenting with production techniques.
- If you like
- alternative rock
Baby 81 is an album by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, released in 2007. Raw, gritty rock riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic sonic landscape. 'Baby 81' received positive reviews and debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's exploration of darker themes and its blend of rock genres solidified BRMC's place in the alternative rock scene, influencing subsequent bands with similar sounds and aesthetics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Baby 81 sound like?
Raw, gritty rock riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic sonic landscape. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Baby 81 by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club notable?
'Baby 81' received positive reviews and debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's exploration of darker themes and its blend of rock genres solidified BRMC's place in the alternative rock scene, influencing subsequent bands with similar sounds and aesthetics. Released on January 1, 2007, 'Baby 81' is Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Howl' from 2005. At this point, the band was navigating the shift from acoustic blues influences to a more electric, rock-oriented sound while experimenting with production techniques.
Who is Baby 81 for?
Baby 81 works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on Baby 81?
Baby 81 has 14 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Took Out a Loan 4:16
- 2 Berlin Standout 3:11
- 3 Weapon of Choice Standout 2:50
- 4 Windows 6:06
- 5 Cold Wind 4:18
- 6 Not What You Wanted 3:43
- 7 666 Conducer 4:01
- 8 All You Do Is Talk 5:42
- 9 Lien on Your Dreams 4:36
- 10 Need Some Air Standout 4:04
- 11 Killing the Light 3:55
- 12 American X 9:11
- 13 Am I Only 4:27
- 14 The Likes of You 5:12
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 32 sec
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