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Walk the Moon

Walk the Moon · 2012

43 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · new wave · pop rock

Energetic dance-rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and vibrant synths, encapsulating youthful exuberance.

Walk the Moon is an album by Walk the Moon, released in 2012. Energetic dance-rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and vibrant synths, encapsulating youthful exuberance. The album gained notable attention through its infectious single 'Anna Sun', which peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Its blend of indie rock and pop elements helped define a new sound that resonated with a younger audience, contributing to the resurgence of dance-rock in the early 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Walk the Moon sound like?

Energetic dance-rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and vibrant synths, encapsulating youthful exuberance. Rooted in indie rock and new wave.

What makes Walk the Moon by Walk the Moon notable?

The album gained notable attention through its infectious single 'Anna Sun', which peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Its blend of indie rock and pop elements helped define a new sound that resonated with a younger audience, contributing to the resurgence of dance-rock in the early 2010s. Walk the Moon's self-titled debut album marked their entry into the music scene in January 2012. Following their formation in 2008, the band had built a local following, but this album represented their first major push into a broader market. It laid the groundwork for their later commercial success, especially with breakout singles like 'Anna Sun'.

How many songs are on Walk the Moon?

Walk the Moon has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·43:03

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

  • 1 Quesadilla 3:15
  • 2 Lisa Baby 3:52
  • 3 Next in Line 3:59
  • 4 Anna Sun Standout 5:21
  • 5 Tightrope Standout 3:29
  • 6 Jenny 4:05
  • 7 Shiver Shiver 3:52
  • 8 Lions 0:35
  • 9 Iscariot 5:25
  • 10 Fixin’ 4:22
  • 11 I Can Lift a Car Standout 4:48

Release Date

January 1, 2012

Genre

indie rock, new wave, pop rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

43 min 3 sec