# Noah and the Whale discography

English indie folk band Noah and the Whale released four studio albums, two extended play and ten singles.
After the release of a few singles, the band's debut album, entitled Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down, was released on 11 August 2008. The release made it to Number 5 on the official UK Albums Chart. Doug Fink, brother of singer, Charlie, originally played drums but left to pursue a career as a doctor. Until mid-2008, Laura Marling was a member of the band and performed with them as much as her solo touring schedule allowed. She also performed the background vocals on the band's debut album but left the band several months after its release.
From January 2009 onwards, the band started work on their second full-length LP, entitled The First Days of Spring. Along with the album release, Charlie Fink wrote and directed a film that runs the entire length of the album, also entitled The First Days of Spring. Fink decided not to feature female backing vocals on their second LP due to the painful but inspiring departure of Laura Marling to pursue a solo career. Her separation from the band did however inspire a change from their traditional sound, signaling a new direction in the band's music and lyrics. The album was released on 31 August 2009, a little over a year after their debut. Three days prior to the release Doug Fink, brother of lead singer Charlie, announced he would be leaving the band to pursue a career in medicine. At the same time Fred Abbott was brought in on second guitar/piano and Doug was temporarily replaced by former Pull Tiger Tail drummer Jack Hamson.
In January 2010, it was announced that Noah and the Whale were heading to the recording studio soon to prepare their third album, for which the band was considering the title Old Joy, however, in an interview with the website SoonerMusic.com, lead singer Charlie announced that the album would be called Last Night On Earth. On 3 December 2010 the band released a track from the upcoming album on their official website, titled "Wild Thing". The first official single from the album, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.", was released on 23 January 2011, peaking at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart. Last Night on Earth was released on 7 March 2011 through Mercury Records. In 2011 the song "Waiting for My Chance to Come" was used in the series finale for the UK teen drama Skins.
The band released their fourth studio album Heart of Nowhere on 6 May 2013.

## Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details, peak chart positions and certifications shown :
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | UK | AUS | BEL (FL) | IRE | NL | SCO | US | Certifications |
| Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down | Released: 11 August 2008 Label: Vertigo Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download | 5 | — | — | 32 | — | 9 | — | BPI: Gold |
| The First Days of Spring | Released: 21 August 2009 Label: Vertigo Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download | 16 | — | — | 19 | — | 22 | — | BPI: Gold |
| Last Night on Earth | Released: 7 March 2011 Label: Vertigo Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download | 8 | 86 | 57 | 11 | 89 | 11 | 135 | BPI: Platinum IRMA: Gold |
| Heart of Nowhere | Released: 3 May 2013 Label: Vertigo, Mercury Formats: CD, vinyl, digital download | 13 | 62 | 95 | 18 | — | 16 | — | |
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. ||||||||||
Notes
* ↑ The First Days of Spring did not enter the Dutch Album Top 100, but entered the Dutch Alternative Top 30 chart at number 19.
* ↑ Heart of Nowhere did not enter the Dutch Album Top 100, but entered the Dutch Alternative Top 30 chart at number 22.

## Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details :
| Title | EP details |
| Noah and the Whale Presents: The A Sides | Released: 25 December 2008 Label: Young and Lost Club Formats: 12" vinyl |
| iTunes Festival: London 2011 | Released: 25 July 2011 Label: Mercury Formats: Digital download |

## Singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions and certifications shown :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | UK | AUS Hit. | AUT | BEL (FL) | CZ Rock | IRE | MEX | POL | SCO | SWI | Certifications | Album |
| "5 Years Time" | 2007 | 7 | — | 59 | 72 | — | 10 | — | 40 | 3 | 74 | BPI: Platinum | Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down |
| "2 Bodies 1 Heart" | 2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down |
| "Shape of My Heart" | 2008 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | | Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down |
| "Blue Skies" | 2009 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | The First Days of Spring |
| "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N." | 2011 | 14 | 10 | — | 54 | 14 | 26 | — | 43 | 14 | 77 | BPI: Platinum | Last Night on Earth |
| "Tonight's the Kind of Night" | 2011 | 67 | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | | Last Night on Earth |
| "Life Is Life" | 2011 | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Last Night on Earth |
| "Waiting For My Chance to Come" | 2011 | 185 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Last Night on Earth |
| "There Will Come a Time" | 2013 | 168 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | | Heart of Nowhere |
| "Lifetime" | 2013 | — | — | — | 104 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | | Heart of Nowhere |
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. ||||||||||||||
Notes
* ↑ "5 Years Time" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 22 on the Flemish Ultratip chart.
* ↑ "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N." did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 4 on the Flemish Ultratip chart.
* ↑ "Tonight's the Kind of Night" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 14 on the Flemish Ultratip chart.