So Much For The City is the remarkable debut album from the Irish band, The Thrills. It was originally released on 27 May 2003 and quickly achieved success in Ireland, spending 61 weeks in the Top 75 of the Irish Albums Chart. The album also won Album Of The Year at the National Music Awards. It gained significant popularity in the UK, debuting at #3 and remaining in the charts for 25 weeks.
Tight harmonies, breathy cool vocals, upbeat simple tunes, the occasional string section and steel guitar make for a retro-tactic sound with nods to Neil Young, the Beach Boys and The Byrds. 20+ years later it still sounds fresh, engaging and full of hits.
Released: October 2024
Cat: INTGDS003LP
Label: Integral Distribution Services
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Tracklist
1. Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)
2. Big Sur
3. Don't Steal Our Sun
4. Deckchairs And Cigarettes
5. One Horse Town
6. Old Friends, New Lovers
7. Say It Ain't So
8. Hollywood Kids
9. Just Traveling Through
10. Your Love Is Like Las Vegas
11. 'Till The Tide Creeps In