Away Is Mine
Gord Downie · 2020
52 min · 20 tracks
Intimate acoustic melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, reflecting a journey of introspection and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hotel Worth — The opening track introduces the album's reflective tone, combining delicate instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics that set the stage for Downie's introspective journey.
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I Am Lost — This track stands out with its haunting melody and vulnerability, capturing the essence of personal struggle and the search for meaning within chaos.
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Away Is Mine — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of longing and acceptance, featuring a poignant delivery that resonates with listeners on multiple levels.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in acoustic form
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- two-halves listening experience
- poignant themes of personal journey
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Away Is Mine marked Gord Downie's posthumous album following his death in 2017. This collection reflects his continued exploration of themes surrounding identity and mortality, showcasing his artistic evolution after years as the frontman of The Tragically Hip.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Tragically Hip· Blue Rodeo· Joel Plaskett
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Traffic Is Magic
In this song, the narrative shifts from chaos to contemplation, using urban imagery to evoke feelings of isolation amidst a bustling city backdrop.
The juxtaposition between external noise and internal reflection emphasizes the tension between personal experience and societal expectations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hotel Worth 3:56
- 2 Useless Nights 2:57
- 3 I Am Lost 2:26
- 4 About Blank 2:37
- 5 River Don’t Care 2:19
- 6 The Least Impossible 2:34
- 7 Traffic Is Magic 2:25
- 8 Away Is Mine 2:23
- 9 No Solace 2:18
- 10 Untitled 3:45
Disc 2
- 1 Hotel Worth (acoustic) 2:57
- 2 Useless Nights (acoustic) 2:28
- 3 I Am Lost (acoustic) 2:12
- 4 About Blank (acoustic) 2:05
- 5 River Don’t Care (acoustic) 2:13
- 6 The Least Impossible (acoustic) 2:10
- 7 Traffic Is Magic (acoustic) 2:27
- 8 Away Is Mine (acoustic) 2:23
- 9 No Solace (acoustic) 1:57
- 10 Untitled (acoustic) 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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