As You Like It
Barenaked Ladies · 2005
26 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · pop rock
A charming acoustic tapestry that weaves Shakespearean themes with the band's signature wit and melodic sensibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- playful acoustic interludes abound
- brief moments of theatricality
- suitable for group sing-alongs
- lighthearted tunes for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long immersive experiences
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'As You Like It' was a unique project for Barenaked Ladies, serving as a soundtrack for a theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare's play. At this point in their career, they had experienced notable commercial success with albums like 'Stunt' and were exploring more artistic endeavors. This album diverged from their pop rock roots to embrace a more theatrical and narrative-driven approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Guster· Ben Folds Five
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the Orchard 0:33
- 2 It Was a Lover and His Lass 1:33
- 3 The Party 0:45
- 4 If Music Be the Food of Love 2:25
- 5 Fight Setup 0:13
- 6 Wrestling 1:04
- 7 Rosalind and Orlando 3:00
- 8 Into Arden 0:56
- 9 Under the Greenwood Tree 2:04
- 10 The Party II 0:27
- 11 Banished 0:33
- 12 Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind 3:20
- 13 Orlando's Poems 0:40
- 14 Come Sweet Audrey 0:48
- 15 They Shall Be Married Tomorrow 0:34
- 16 Deer Song 1:07
- 17 Hymen's Wedding 3:29
- 18 It Was a Lover and His Lass (reprise) 1:13
- 19 Curtain Call 1:34
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