We Are the Night (album) by The Chemical Brothers

We Are the Night (album)

by The Chemical Brothers

Released: July 02, 2007

Electronica

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Critical Acclaim.

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The Album

"We Are the Night" is the sixth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers. It also includes collaborations with artists like Willy Mason on "Battle Scars," a pop-rock ballad, and rapper Fatlip on "The Salmon Dance," a playful hip-hop track. The title of the album derived from a sample used in the track "Das Spiegel".

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Interesting Facts

Creatively, the album integrates various styles and influences…

Creatively, the album integrates various styles and influences, from techno, house, and electro to hip hop.

Notably, the album earned prestigious accolades

Notably, the album earned prestigious accolades.

Despite expecting to have difficulties in producing the…

Despite expecting to have difficulties in producing the album, mentioning that they were likely to struggle and encounter bouts of writer's block, The Chemical Brothers delivered an offering that was both artistic and popularly received.

Regardless of the pressure, "We Are the Night"…

Regardless of the pressure, "We Are the Night" marked a high point in their extensive career and has since held a revered place in electronic music history.

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Essential Tracks

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We Are The Night

"We Are the Night" is the sixth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers.

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Das Spiegel

The title of the album derived from a sample used in the track "Das Spiegel".

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Battle Scars

It also includes collaborations with artists like Willy Mason on "Battle Scars," a pop-rock ballad, and rapper Fatlip on "The Salmon Dance," a playful hip-hop track.

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Reception

The album was released in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2007 and was their third to debut at the top of the UK album charts. Moreover, it received positive reviews from critics who praised its innovation and energy, proving it to be a milestone in The Chemical Brothers' prolific career. "We Are the Night" won the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2008, affirming The Chemical Brothers' status as pioneers in the electronic music genre.

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The Complete Album Story

"We Are the Night" is the sixth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2007 and was their third to debut at the top of the UK album charts. The title of the album derived from a sample used in the track "Das Spiegel".

Creatively, the album integrates various styles and influences, from techno, house, and electro to hip hop. It also includes collaborations with artists like Willy Mason on "Battle Scars," a pop-rock ballad, and rapper Fatlip on "The Salmon Dance," a playful hip-hop track.

Notably, the album earned prestigious accolades. "We Are the Night" won the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2008, affirming The Chemical Brothers' status as pioneers in the electronic music genre. Moreover, it received positive reviews from critics who praised its innovation and energy, proving it to be a milestone in The Chemical Brothers' prolific career.

Despite expecting to have difficulties in producing the album, mentioning that they were likely to struggle and encounter bouts of writer's block, The Chemical Brothers delivered an offering that was both artistic and popularly received. Regardless of the pressure, "We Are the Night" marked a high point in their extensive career and has since held a revered place in electronic music history.

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