All Souls Alive
The Blackeyed Susans · 1993
43 min · 10 tracks · rock music
Melancholic melodies intertwine with gritty rock instrumentation, creating a haunting yet captivating atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Curse on You — The opening track sets the tone with its darkly poetic lyrics and driving rhythm, encapsulating the album's exploration of despair and longing.
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Every Gentle Soul — This track showcases the band's ability to blend intricate melodies with heartfelt storytelling, making it a highlight of emotional vulnerability on the record.
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Sheets of Rain — With its rich instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this song stands out as a poignant reflection on loss and yearning, resonating deeply within the album's themes.
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Dirty Water — This track features an infectious groove and sharp lyrical commentary, showcasing the band's knack for combining rock energy with insightful social observations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for thoughtful reflection
- haunting melodies for introspective moods
- consistent flow with emotional peaks
- evocative storytelling through lyrical depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification experiences
- prefer upbeat and fast tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1993, All Souls Alive is The Blackeyed Susans' second studio album, following their debut, 1992's Spinning. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound, blending alternative rock with elements of folk and blues, which would come to define their style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Triffids· The Go-Betweens· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Curse on You 3:34
- 2 We Could've Been Someone 4:21
- 3 Every Gentle Soul 3:31
- 4 Memories 6:01
- 5 Sheets of Rain 3:30
- 6 Reveal Yourself 4:15
- 7 I Can See Now 3:58
- 8 Apartment No. 9 2:52
- 9 Dirty Water 4:48
- 10 This One Eats Souls 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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