Burn the Maps
The Frames · 2004
56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and introspective lyrics, layered with rich instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery.
Burn the Maps is an album by The Frames, released in 2004. A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and introspective lyrics, layered with rich instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery. 'Burn the Maps' received positive critical acclaim and showcased The Frames' ability to blend poignant lyrics with expansive soundscapes. The album's singles gained notable airplay in Ireland and helped establish the band's presence internationally, contributing to the rise of Irish indie rock in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burn the Maps sound like?
A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and introspective lyrics, layered with rich instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Burn the Maps by The Frames notable?
'Burn the Maps' received positive critical acclaim and showcased The Frames' ability to blend poignant lyrics with expansive soundscapes. The album's singles gained notable airplay in Ireland and helped establish the band's presence internationally, contributing to the rise of Irish indie rock in the early 2000s. Released in 2004, 'Burn the Maps' is The Frames' fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'For the Birds' (2001). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a key player in the Irish alternative rock scene, building on their previous successes and expanding their sonic palette.
How many songs are on Burn the Maps?
Burn the Maps has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Standout 4:56
- 2 Finally Standout 4:53
- 3 Dream Awake 3:45
- 4 A Caution to the Birds 5:45
- 5 Trying 2:33
- 6 Fake 3:59
- 7 Sideways Down 4:36
- 8 Underglass 3:10
- 9 Ship Caught in the Bay Standout 4:33
- 10 Keepsake 7:22
- 11 Suffer in Silence 5:37
- 12 Locusts 5:21
Release Date
September 17, 2004
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
56 min 35 sec
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