Released: 2005
Apologies to the Queen Mary
by Wolf Parade
The 3073rd greatest album of all time
Apologies to the Queen Mary is Wolf Parade's 2005 debut full-length, blending jagged indie rock guitars with propulsive rhythms and prominent synth and piano textures. Vocals are shared between Spencer Krug and Dan Boeckner, whose contrasting deliveries shape the album's mix of raucous, anthemic songs and more introspective moments. The record is notable for its energetic arrangements, layered instrumentation, and songs like I'll Believe in Anything that showcase the band's melodic and theatrical tendencies.
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