Unravelling by We Were Promised Jetpacks - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

We Were Promised Jetpacks learned not to pull their punches on In the Pit of the Stomach, and on Unravelling, they find more sophisticated ways to harness that unleashed energy. The band enlisted producer Paul Savage for this album, and working at Glasgow's Chem19 Studios, he delivers a punchy, roomy sound that allows their extremes -- blasting drums and guitars and delicate keyboards -- to come through clearly. Unravelling also reflects Jetpacks' prowess as a live act -- something that E Rey: Live in Philadelphia also documented -- on songs like the lumbering "I Keep It Composed," which pummels with a heavy, looping riff and powerful drums, which are as much of linchpin as they were on In the Pit of the Stomach. The music's physicality is echoed by Unravelling's lyrics, which find Adam Thompson grappling with internal struggles in ways that have an almost tangible heft. On "Peace Sign" and the excellent "Bright Minds," he tries to contain his anger and doubt, which build with each jabbing verse before pulling back on the brooding choruses. Despite the album's volatile moods, Unravelling boasts some of the band's most inviting songs, whether it's the anthemic opener "Safety in Numbers," the ultra-catchy "Peaks and Troughs," or "A Part of It," which manages to find the perfect balance between their strummy indie pop roots and their later, heavier sound. To Jetpacks' credit, they never let the album's tension go completely slack even on its quieter moments. The ghostly "Disconnecting" is just as powerful in its ominous pianos and delicate drumming as the full-bore tracks are, while "Ricochet" offers a gentler take on the album's themes -- trust, doubt, intimacy -- that resonates just as strongly. Quite possibly We Were Promised Jetpacks' most vivid album to date, Unravelling finds the band making music that's harder to place than ever -- and that much more interesting for it.
© Heather Phares /TiVo

1. Safety in Numbers

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
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2. Peaks and Troughs

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

3. I Keep It Composed

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

4. Peace Sign

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

5. Night Terror

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Disconnecting

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

7. Bright Minds

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. A Part of It

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

9. Moral Compass

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. Peace of Mind

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

11. Ricochet

by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Primary Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Main Performer
Composer: We Were Promised Jetpacks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Fatcat Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 5, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

600116512758