Searching for a Former Clarity
Against Me! · 2005
47 min · 14 tracks · punk
A raw and introspective punk rock journey that balances fierce energy with poignant lyrical urgency.
Searching for a Former Clarity is an album by Against Me!, released in 2005. A raw and introspective punk rock journey that balances fierce energy with poignant lyrical urgency. The album received critical acclaim upon release, landing on numerous year-end lists and showcasing Against Me!'s growth as songwriters. It peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating their commercial rise while influencing a generation of punk and indie rock bands with its candid lyrics and energetic sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Searching for a Former Clarity sound like?
A raw and introspective punk rock journey that balances fierce energy with poignant lyrical urgency. Rooted in punk.
What makes Searching for a Former Clarity by Against Me! notable?
The album received critical acclaim upon release, landing on numerous year-end lists and showcasing Against Me!'s growth as songwriters. It peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating their commercial rise while influencing a generation of punk and indie rock bands with its candid lyrics and energetic sound. Released in 2005, 'Searching for a Former Clarity' is Against Me!'s fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record, 'As the Eternal Cowboy.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the punk rock scene, transitioning from indie success to broader recognition. This release marked a pivotal moment as they began to explore deeper themes in their songwriting, reflecting personal struggles and societal observations.
How many songs are on Searching for a Former Clarity?
Searching for a Former Clarity has 14 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Miami Standout 4:00
- 2 Mediocrity Gets You Pears (The Shaker) 2:38
- 3 Justin 3:57
- 4 Unprotected Sex With Multiple Partners Standout 4:08
- 5 From Her Lips to God’s Ears (The Energizer) 2:35
- 6 Violence 5:34
- 7 Pretty Girls (The Mover) 2:45
- 8 How Low 4:27
- 9 Joy 2:12
- 10 Holy Shit! 2:53
- 11 Even at Our Worst We’re Still Better Than Most (The Roller) 2:53
- 12 Problems Standout 2:40
- 13 Don’t Lose Touch 2:55
- 14 Searching for a Former Clarity 3:25
Release Date
September 6, 2005
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 6 sec
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