Addicted to Black cover

Addicted to Black

Don McLean · 2009

43 min · 11 tracks · folk rock

A reflective blend of folk and rock, steeped in emotional storytelling and melodic richness.

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 want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Addicted to Black' was released in 2009, Don McLean was a seasoned artist known for his timeless hits like 'American Pie.' This album came nearly a decade after his previous studio release, marking a return to music that showcased both McLean's enduring songwriting ability and his evolving perspective on life and art.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Addicted to Black 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

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