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2080
Rock · 2007

2080

Yeasayer

A shimmering blend of global rhythms and massive vocal harmonies that grapples with mortality through the lens of a psychedelic pop anthem.

September 25, 2007 · We Are Free

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2080 is a song that feels like a sunset over a concrete jungle. It is a rare piece of music that manages to be both deeply catchy and intellectually stimulating, grappling with the concept of legacy and mortality through a lens of shimmering, psychedelic pop. The track is anchored by a driving, almost ritualistic beat that feels ancient and modern simultaneously, providing a solid foundation for the soaring, multi-tracked vocal harmonies that became the band's signature.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the vocal harmonies first swell, creating a wall of sound that feels like a secular choir
the transition from the acoustic guitar intro into the driving, tribal-influenced drum pattern
the final repetition of the chorus where the synths become more jagged and the energy peaks
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 2080 sound next to the rest of Yeasayer's catalogue?

Dusk+2.4σ

Dusk saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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