44
Joel Plaskett · 2020
157 min · 46 tracks · folk music
A reflective tapestry of acoustic melodies interwoven with intimate storytelling and playful wit, capturing life’s complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Memory Complete Me — This track exemplifies Plaskett's ability to weave introspective lyrics with melodic hooks, creating a rich emotional landscape that resonates deeply.
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Hey Stu! — A playful tribute to friendship, this song showcases Plaskett's knack for combining humor with heartfelt sentiment, making it a memorable highlight on the album.
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Renegade — This track features a more experimental sound while maintaining Plaskett's lyrical prowess, illustrating his willingness to push musical boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective storytelling for reflection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful moments with friends
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- varied pacing for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer long, continuous pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, '44' marks Joel Plaskett's ninth studio album, following his 2018 record 'Solidarity'. At this stage in his career, Plaskett has established himself as a prominent figure in Canadian indie rock, blending personal narratives with folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Roberts· The Weakerthans· Hayden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Collusion 3:00
- 2 Highland Heart 3:00
- 3 Complicated Love 2:55
- 4 Memory Complete Me 3:58
- 5 Beholden 1:44
- 6 Head Over Heels Into Heaven 3:14
- 7 That Song About the Midway 4:25
- 8 Carried Away 2:53
- 9 Matthew Grimson Songs 3:58
- 10 The Right Direction 2:23
- 11 Spinning Out 5:26
Disc 2
- 1 Just Passing Through 5:02
- 2 Hey Stu! 1:50
- 3 The Wizard of Taz 3:43
- 4 Tim 5:13
- 5 Brand New & Brokenhearted 3:15
- 6 Spray Tan 3:02
- 7 Action, Camera, Lights 1:47
- 8 So Many Words 2:19
- 9 Lonely Limbo 3:41
- 10 Blowing a Kiss 4:00
- 11 Catch 22 2:29
Disc 3
- 1 Renegade 4:09
- 2 Disappear Me 2:23
- 3 At My Door 3:15
- 4 If There’s Another Road 3:52
- 5 Charade 3:38
- 6 Kingfisher 4:30
- 7 Dxx 2:38
- 8 I Lost It 3:58
- 9 Just Because 7:30
- 10 Fall Guy 5:47
- 11 Ps & Qs 3:15
Disc 4
- 1 The Window Inn 3:32
- 2 West Cork Blended Irish Whiskey 1:44
- 3 It All Reappears 3:18
- 4 Strange To Be Involved 3:53
- 5 The Bottom 2:40
- 6 Is This Actually On? 2:25
- 7 Melt the Universe With Brotherly Love 3:40
- 8 Rock Paper Scissors Meteor 2:28
- 9 Flaming Star 4:38
- 10 There’s More Out There in Here 3:47
- 11 A Benefit 4 Dreamland 7:24
Disc 5
- 1 Curtain Call At The Polish Hall
- 2 www.jandjsxkanada.org
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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