Top tracks — play these first
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Tiny Little Piece of My Heart — This opening track encapsulates Runga's signature blend of vulnerability and warmth, setting the emotional tone for the album with its delicate instrumentation.
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This Girl's Prepared for War — A standout anthem of empowerment, it contrasts introspective verses with a powerful chorus that showcases Runga's vocal strength and lyrical depth.
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Everything Is Beautiful and New — This track exemplifies Runga's knack for crafting uplifting melodies paired with optimistic lyrics, embodying a theme of renewal prevalent throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- intimate listening for quiet spaces
- melodic warmth for cozy evenings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Belle marks Bic Runga's return after a five-year hiatus following her acclaimed album, Birds. Released in 2011, it showcases her evolution as a songwriter while maintaining the signature sound that first garnered her attention in the late '90s. This album reflects a more mature perspective, both musically and thematically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Natalie Merchant· Lisa Hannigan· Norah Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tiny Little Piece of My Heart 2:16
- 2 Hello Hello 3:05
- 3 If You Really Do 3:55
- 4 This Girl's Prepared for War 4:29
- 5 Everything Is Beautiful and New 2:59
- 6 Good Love 3:27
- 7 Devil on Tambourine 3:21
- 8 Belle 1:56
- 9 Darkness All Around Us 3:14
- 10 Music and Light 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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