Blue Sky on Mars
Matthew Sweet · 1997
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the spirit of late '90s alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- vibrant sound for sunny days
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 1997, 'Blue Sky on Mars' is Matthew Sweet's fifth studio album, following his commercial success with '100% Fun' in 1995. By this time, Sweet had solidified his place in the alternative rock scene, but he faced challenges maintaining that momentum as musical tastes began to shift.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Juliana Hatfield· The Posies· Teenage Fanclub
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come to California 3:31
- 2 Back to You 3:10
- 3 Where You Get Love 3:36
- 4 Hollow 4:02
- 5 Behind the Smile 2:23
- 6 Until You Break 4:53
- 7 Over It 1:35
- 8 Heaven and Earth 2:32
- 9 All Over My Head 3:04
- 10 Into Your Drug 2:40
- 11 Make Believe 1:51
- 12 Missing Time 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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