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.
Why this album works
'Artificial Heart' received significant acclaim within the indie music community, debuting at number 34 on the Billboard charts. Its influence can be seen in the rise of narrative-driven songwriting in the folk rock genre, as well as its integration into various media, further solidifying Coulton's role as a pioneer in blending music with technology and gaming culture.
- 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
- The Proclaimers· John Mayer· Sinéad O'Connor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sticking It to Myself 2:19
- 2 Artificial Heart Standout 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 Standout 2:19
- 16 Still Alive Standout 4:15
- 17 Want You Gone 2:22
- 18 The Stache 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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