Cycles

Rock · 2009 · 11 tracks · 38m

Cycles

Cartel's third album, "Cycles", delivers a polished blend of pop punk and alternative rock, characterized by energetic anthems, soaring vocals, and introspective lyrics.

October 20, 2009 · Wind-up

"Cycles" is the sound of youthful energy meeting polished maturity, a collection of anthemic pop-rock tracks designed for stadium sing-alongs and introspective drives alike. It's the perfect soundtrack for navigating life's emotional ups and downs, offering a blend of driving guitars, catchy melodies, and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with bittersweet nostalgia and defiant hope. This album is for anyone who loves a good hook, a powerful chorus, and music that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 38m

01

Let's Go

2:41

02

The Perfect Mistake

3:25

03

Faster Ride

3:29

04

Deep South

4:07

05

Only You

3:47

06

It Still Remains

3:35

07

27 Steps

3:06

08

See Me Now

3:19

09

Typical

3:05

10

Conventional Friend

3:27

11

Retrograde

4:08

Moments Worth Listening For

The explosive, layered chorus of a lead single, where all instruments converge into a powerful, sing-along moment.

A mid-album track's bridge, featuring a brief, melodic guitar solo that builds tension before dropping back into a massive final chorus.

The dynamic shift in a slower, more introspective track, moving from a sparse verse to a full, emotionally charged climax.

The driving, propulsive drum beat and intricate bassline that kick off one of the album's more energetic tracks, immediately grabbing attention.

Where This Album Departs

How does Cycles sound next to the rest of Cartel's catalogue?

Hopeful+1.0σ

Hopeful saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

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