Released 20 years ago
At the Point
Matt Nathanson · 2006
58 min · 17 tracks · folk music
A heartfelt blend of folk storytelling and melodic introspection, underscored by Nathanson's warm vocals and acoustic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Saw Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Angel — This track encapsulates Nathanson's signature blend of vulnerability and sincerity, offering a poignant narrative about love's trials that resonates deeply.
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Lost Myself in Search of You — With its introspective lyrics and engaging melody, this song highlights Nathanson's ability to weave personal experiences into universally relatable themes.
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Fall to Pieces — This track stands out for its emotional depth and dynamic arrangement, showcasing Nathanson’s growth as a songwriter while maintaining an accessible folk-pop sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional storytelling
- reflective moments for quiet introspection
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- varied track lengths for exploration
- heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want instrumental focus over lyrics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in the catalog that doesn't fit other specific roles.
- Themes
- intimate storytelling· heartfelt love narratives· self-discovery journey
- Career context
- In 2006, Matt Nathanson released 'At the Point' as his fifth studio album, following the successful 'Beneath These Fireworks' from 2003. This record marked a period of artistic maturation for Nathanson, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and performer with more polished production values and deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gavin DeGraw· Jason Mraz· John Mayer
Tracklist
- 1 "Decades of Hits" 1:02
- 2 Angel 1:34
- 3 I Saw Start here 3:29
- 4 Church Clothes 3:48
- 5 Curve of the Earth 3:23
- 6 Princess 3:48
- 7 "A Line From a Lie" 2:42
- 8 Bent 4:04
- 9 All Been Said Before 4:30
- 10 Lost Myself in Search of You 3:43
- 11 Romeo and Juliet 4:25
- 12 "St. Louis Pants" 2:27
- 13 Fall to Pieces 3:52
- 14 More Than This 3:57
- 15 "Philadelphia Song" 2:34
- 16 Answering Machine 5:20
- 17 Suspended 3:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Our Endless Numbered Days
Iron & Wine
Shares intimate storytelling and warm acoustic arrangements with deeply personal themes.
White Ladder
David Gray
Features heartfelt love narratives and introspective lyrics, wrapped in polished folk instrumentation.
Trouble
Ray LaMontagne
Combines emotional depth and melodic folk elements, focusing on self-discovery and personal reflection.
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