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Being Somebody Else
Rock · 2008

Being Somebody Else

The Coral

Wistful indie rock anchored by shimmering guitars and lush harmonies. A melodic meditation on identity and the desire to vanish into someone new.

July 2, 2008 · Deltasonic Records

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Being Somebody Else captures The Coral at their most melodic and refined, moving away from the frantic, sea-shanty psychedelia of their early years into a more mature, pop-oriented space. The track is built on a foundation of shimmering guitars that evoke the jangle of the 1960s, but the production is firmly rooted in the polished indie-rock aesthetic of the late 2000s. It feels like a coastal breeze on a clear but cool day: refreshing, slightly sharp, and deeply evocative of the British seaside.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the verse to the soaring, harmony drenched chorus that feels like a sudden burst of sunlight
the clean, melodic guitar solo that mirrors the vocal melody with a slight twelve string chime
the way the bass line carries the momentum during the bridge, providing a sturdy counterpoint to the airy vocals
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 Being Somebody Else sound next to the rest of The Coral's catalogue?

Self Examination+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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