A New Morning
Suede · 2002
65 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of shimmering guitars and introspective lyrics, capturing a moment of personal and musical rebirth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Positivity Start here — The opening track sets an optimistic tone for the album, contrasting previous darker themes with its upbeat rhythm and celebratory lyrics.
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Beautiful Loser — This track embodies the album's reflective nature, with a poignant exploration of self-identity and societal expectations through rich melodic lines.
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Lonely Girls — A standout track that juxtaposes vibrant instrumentals with themes of disconnection and longing, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.
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When the Rain Falls — This song captures a sense of vulnerability amidst its lush instrumentation, revealing the complexities of emotions tied to change and uncertainty.
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You Belong to Me / Oceans — Closing the album with an expansive soundscape, this track intertwines themes of belonging and solitude, marking a contemplative end to the journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective journey through introspection
- dynamic pacing with emotional peaks
- headphone detail hunting experience
- late-night contemplative listening
- uplifting moments amidst melancholy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Suede's resilience and adaptation after lineup changes in a new musical chapter.
- Themes
- personal rebirth· societal expectations· vulnerable change
- Career context
- Released on September 30, 2002, A New Morning marked Suede's fifth studio album and their first after a four-year hiatus. At this time, the band was navigating a new chapter following lineup changes, with guitarist Richard Oakes taking on a more prominent role in songwriting after the departure of original guitarist Bernard Butler.
Tracklist
- 1 Positivity Start here 2:55
- 2 Obsessions 4:11
- 3 Lonely Girls 3:13
- 4 Lost in TV 3:39
- 5 Beautiful Loser 3:38
- 6 Streetlife 2:51
- 7 Astrogirl 4:34
- 8 Untitled / … Morning 6:00
- 9 One Hit to the Body 3:06
- 10 When the Rain Falls 4:47
- 11 You Belong to Me / Oceans 17:30
- 12 Simon 4:34
- 13 Superstar 4:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Shares a reflective atmosphere with lush instrumentation and themes of personal transformation.
Hail to the Thief
Radiohead
Explores vulnerability and societal expectations through intricate soundscapes and introspective lyrics.
The Last Broadcast
Doves
Captures a similar sense of rebirth with emotive melodies and atmospheric production.
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