Addicted to Black
Don McLean · 2009
43 min · 11 tracks · folk music
A somber blend of reflective folk and rock, exploring themes of nostalgia and loss through poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Addicted to Black Start here — The title track encapsulates the album’s overarching theme of grappling with darkness and addiction, blending haunting melodies with reflective lyrics that invite deep introspection.
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This Is America (Eisenhower) — This track offers sharp social commentary, contrasting past and present American values through vivid imagery, making it a standout piece that engages with current sociopolitical issues.
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Mary Lost a Ring — With its narrative focus on loss and memory, this song highlights McLean’s storytelling prowess, bringing forth emotional depth through simple yet evocative lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- thoughtful storytelling for introspection
- melodic richness for quiet moments
- emotional depth in each track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American identity crisis· loss and longing· historical reflection
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Addicted to Black,' Don McLean was in a period of artistic resurgence after several years of relative quiet following his height in the 1970s. This album marked his first studio release since 2005’s 'The River of Love,' indicating a return to form as he reconnected with audiences through personal narratives and social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
- 1 Addicted to Black Start here 4:24
- 2 Run, Diana Run 5:53
- 3 Beside Myself 2:50
- 4 Mary Lost a Ring 3:26
- 5 Lovers Love the Spring 2:45
- 6 Promise to Remember 3:47
- 7 The Three of Us 4:10
- 8 Shadowland 3:46
- 9 I Was Always Young 5:01
- 10 This Is America (Eisenhower) 3:41
- 11 In a Museum 4:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
October Road
James Taylor
Shares a reflective tone and emotional storytelling through rich melodies and acoustic arrangements.
Fair & Square
John Prine
Equally introspective, blending folk and rock with heartfelt narratives and a warm sonic palette.
Songs of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Provides poignant storytelling with a blend of folk and rock, emphasizing deep emotional resonance.
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