A New Tide cover

A New Tide

Gomez · 2009

44 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A blend of eclectic indie rock with introspective lyrics wrapped in warm melodies and experimental textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • warm melodies for introspection
  • for reflective afternoons
  • consistent flow for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Gomez released 'A New Tide' as their fifth studio album, following their 2006 album 'How We Operate.' By this time, the band had experienced a shift in their sound and lineup, showcasing a more mature and nuanced approach to songwriting. The album reflects their ongoing evolution as artists while still retaining the playful essence that initially gained them acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beta Band· Wilco· Grandaddy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mix 4:19
  • 2 Little Pieces 3:26
  • 3 If I Ask You Nicely 3:09
  • 4 Lost Track 4:03
  • 5 Win Park Slope 4:22
  • 6 Bone Tired 2:20
  • 7 Airstream Driver 3:58
  • 8 Natural Reaction 4:18
  • 9 Very Strange 4:45
  • 10 Other Plans 4:26
  • 11 Sunset Gates 4:58

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