Big Swing Face
Bruce Hornsby · 2002
46 min · 11 tracks · country music
An eclectic blend of rock, jazz, and country influences underpinned by introspective lyrics and dynamic piano melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Swing Face — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its fusion of jazz harmonies and rock energy, highlighting Hornsby's virtuosic piano work.
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This Too Shall Pass — This song showcases a contemplative narrative and intricate melodies, reflecting the album's themes of resilience and acceptance through life's challenges.
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Sticks and Stones Start here — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its catchy chorus and clever wordplay, illustrating Hornsby's knack for storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective vibes for quiet evenings
- engaging melodies for casual listening
- thoughtful narratives in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album showcases a departure into eclectic sounds and innovative styles.
- Themes
- musical improvisation· contemplative narratives· resilient storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Big Swing Face marked Bruce Hornsby's return after a five-year hiatus following his album Spirit Trail. By this time, Hornsby had established himself as a versatile musician known for blending genres and showcasing his improvisational skills, building on the success of his earlier works while exploring new musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jackson Browne· Lyle Lovett· David Wilcox
Tracklist
- 1 Sticks and Stones Start here 3:20
- 2 Cartoons and Candy 3:53
- 3 The Chill 4:10
- 4 Big Swing Face 5:34
- 5 This Too Shall Pass 4:59
- 6 Try Anything Once 3:35
- 7 Take Out the Trash 4:57
- 8 The Good Life 3:47
- 9 So Out 3:15
- 10 No Home Training 4:25
- 11 Place Under the Sun 4:13
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Shares a blend of rock and country with introspective lyrics and innovative arrangements.
Gold
Ryan Adams
Combines reflective storytelling with a mix of country, rock, and melodic improvisation.
Music from Big Pink
The Band
Features soulful storytelling and eclectic instrumentation that resonates with Hornsby’s style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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