Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia

"Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia" is the third studio album by the American alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols, released on August 1, 2000. This album marks a significant point in the band’s career, as it gained them widespread recognition and commercial success.

The album features a blend of alternative rock, psychedelic rock, and power pop, showcasing the band's ability to experiment with different genres while maintaining a cohesive sound. One of its standout tracks, "Bohemian Like You," became a hit after it was featured in a notable television advertisement, contributing to the album's popularity.

The band aimed to capture the bohemian lifestyle and countercultural themes with this album, reflected in both the music and the lyrical content. The eclectic mix of sounds and the carefree, rebellious spirit resonated with listeners, helping to cement The Dandy Warhols' place in the alternative music scene of the early 2000s.

Critics often praise the album for its diversity, catchy melodies, and intelligent songwriting. "Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia" remains one of the band's most acclaimed works, and it has been influential in the development of the alternative rock genre. The album’s production displays a polished yet authentic sound, indicative of the band’s artistic growth and experimentation at the time.