Saturdays = Youth
M83 · 2008
62 min · 11 tracks · electronic · synth-pop · dream pop
A lush soundscape of nostalgic synths and ethereal vocals that evoke the essence of youth and longing.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys nostalgic reflective moments
- Context
- By the time 'Saturdays = Youth' was released in 2008, M83 had already established themselves with albums like 'Before the Dawn Heals Us'. This album marked a significant shift towards a more accessible sound, blending shoegaze and synth-pop, as they sought to capture the feeling of adolescence through their music.
- If you like
- electronic, synth-pop, dream pop
- What next
- Hurry Up, We're Dreaming — Continues the lush soundscape with expansive themes of dreams and nostalgia.
Saturdays = Youth is an album by M83, released in 2008. A lush soundscape of nostalgic synths and ethereal vocals that evoke the essence of youth and longing. The album received critical acclaim and reached number 34 on the Billboard 200, marking M83's commercial breakthrough in the U.S. Its standout track 'Kim & Jessie' became emblematic of the dream pop revival of the late 2000s, influencing countless artists within the genre and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saturdays = Youth sound like?
A lush soundscape of nostalgic synths and ethereal vocals that evoke the essence of youth and longing. Rooted in electronic and synth-pop.
What makes Saturdays = Youth by M83 notable?
The album received critical acclaim and reached number 34 on the Billboard 200, marking M83's commercial breakthrough in the U.S. Its standout track 'Kim & Jessie' became emblematic of the dream pop revival of the late 2000s, influencing countless artists within the genre and beyond. By the time 'Saturdays = Youth' was released in 2008, M83 had already established themselves with albums like 'Before the Dawn Heals Us'. This album marked a significant shift towards a more accessible sound, blending shoegaze and synth-pop, as they sought to capture the feeling of adolescence through their music.
Who is Saturdays = Youth for?
Saturdays = Youth works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and nostalgic reflective moments.
How many songs are on Saturdays = Youth?
Saturdays = Youth has 11 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You, Appearing 3:39
- 2 Kim & Jessie Standout 5:23
- 3 Skin of the Night Standout 6:12
- 4 Graveyard Girl 4:51
- 5 Couleurs 8:34
- 6 Up! 4:27
- 7 We Own the Sky Standout 5:02
- 8 Highway of Endless Dreams 4:35
- 9 Too Late 4:59
- 10 Dark Moves of Love 3:18
- 11 Midnight Souls Still Remain 11:10
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