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A Thousand Songs

Jim Guthrie · 2000

73 min · 24 tracks · indie rock

A whimsical tapestry of lo-fi indie rock that effortlessly blends humor and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • whimsical storytelling elements
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'A Thousand Songs' was Jim Guthrie's debut full-length album, following his work as a member of The Starling Years. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from collaborative projects into establishing his own distinct voice within the Canadian indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Cranberries· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 0:07
  • 2 Satana’s Theme 2:25
  • 3 Jigsaw Muzzle 2:57
  • 4 Not Yalk’s Requiem 2:28
  • 5 Mr. Work Stubborn 1:45
  • 6 I Love Broken Shoes 2:19
  • 7 The Fantabulous World of Jimmy 3-Guts 3:47
  • 8 Who Needs What 2:40
  • 9 I Don’t Wanna Be a Rockstar 2:24
  • 10 Dirty Fingernail Dreams 2:16
  • 11 Thousand Songs 2:00
  • 12 Audio Pepsi 2:16
  • 13 Trust 4:48
  • 14 Sexy Drummer 6:24
  • 15 Not a Word 2:17
  • 16 Invisible Gem 2:16
  • 17 Wear in the World 1:43
  • 18 Shape of Things 2:54
  • 19 Let’s Get in a Fight 0:45
  • 20 Focus on Floor Care 5:22
  • 21 Gamera 3:53
  • 22 Repression’s Waltz 4:24
  • 23 Roads and Paper Routes 5:18
  • 24 And We Got Older 6:08

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