The Rapture’s sophomore album, "Pieces of the People We Love," saw the band attempting to broaden their sound beyond the raw dance-punk of their debut. The result is a more varied, if less immediate, collection of tracks.
- The album was produced by Elijah Wells and The Rapture, with additional production by Solange Pizzorno on two tracks. It reached number 7 on the UK Dance Albums Chart. The song "Whoo! Alright—How Are You?" was released as the lead single.
- The album was released on September 12, 2006, by EMI. It followed their critically acclaimed debut, "Echoes."
- The album received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its experimentation and others finding it less cohesive than their earlier work.
The Rapture are a band from New York City, known for their influential blend of post-punk and dance music. They emerged in the early 2000s as pioneers of the DFA Records sound.
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