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To Lose My Life...

White Lies · 2009

45 min · 10 tracks · post-punk revival

An atmospheric blend of dark synths and driving rhythms, echoing post-punk's brooding intensity.

Why listen to this

Best for
atmospheric background focus long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released as White Lies' debut album in January 2009, 'To Lose My Life...' marked the band's emergence in the post-punk revival scene. The album followed a period of intense writing and rehearsals after the band formed in 2007, establishing their signature sound early in their career.
If you like
post-punk revival
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To Lose My Life... is an album by White Lies, released in 2009. An atmospheric blend of dark synths and driving rhythms, echoing post-punk's brooding intensity. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, signaling a strong commercial start for the band. Critics praised its cohesive and polished sound, leading to multiple festival appearances and establishing White Lies as a prominent act within the post-punk revival movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does To Lose My Life... sound like?

An atmospheric blend of dark synths and driving rhythms, echoing post-punk's brooding intensity. Rooted in post-punk revival.

What makes To Lose My Life... by White Lies notable?

The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, signaling a strong commercial start for the band. Critics praised its cohesive and polished sound, leading to multiple festival appearances and establishing White Lies as a prominent act within the post-punk revival movement. Released as White Lies' debut album in January 2009, 'To Lose My Life...' marked the band's emergence in the post-punk revival scene. The album followed a period of intense writing and rehearsals after the band formed in 2007, establishing their signature sound early in their career.

Who is To Lose My Life... for?

To Lose My Life... works well if you're into atmospheric background focus, long immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on To Lose My Life...?

To Lose My Life... has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·45:05

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Death Standout 5:01
  • 2 To Lose My Life Standout 3:11
  • 3 A Place to Hide 5:02
  • 4 Fifty on Our Foreheads 4:21
  • 5 Unfinished Business 4:20
  • 6 E.S.T. 5:03
  • 7 From the Stars 4:53
  • 8 Farewell to the Fairground Standout 4:19
  • 9 Nothing to Give 4:12
  • 10 The Price of Love 4:38

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

post-punk revival

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

45 min 5 sec