Artificial Heart
Jonathan Coulton · 2011
47 min · 18 tracks · folk rock
Catchy folk rock melodies intertwine with witty, introspective lyrics that explore human experience in a digital age.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty introspection for thoughtful listeners
- steady pacing for casual enjoyment
- sing-along moments with friends
- short tracks for quick bursts
- lighthearted themes with deeper meanings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer intense emotional highs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Artificial Heart' marked Jonathan Coulton's first album after transitioning from his successful career as an independent artist to signing with a record label. Following the viral success of tracks like 'Still Alive,' which was featured in the video game 'Portal,' this album continued to showcase his unique blend of humor and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Ben Folds· Johnathan Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sticking It to Myself 2:19
- 2 Artificial Heart 2:33
- 3 Nemeses 3:02
- 4 The World Belongs to You 2:11
- 5 Today With Your Wife 2:57
- 6 Sucker Punch 1:42
- 7 Glasses 2:47
- 8 Je suis Rick Springfield 2:28
- 9 Alone at Home 2:02
- 10 Fraud 3:00
- 11 Good Morning Tucson 2:28
- 12 Now I Am an Arsonist 2:53
- 13 Down Today 2:22
- 14 Dissolve 2:58
- 15 Nobody Loves You Like Me 2:19
- 16 Still Alive 4:15
- 17 Want You Gone 2:22
- 18 The Stache 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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