Bones + Longing cover

Bones + Longing

Gemma Hayes · 2014

41 min · 11 tracks · pop music · rock music

Delicate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • delicate melodies for quiet introspection
  • haunting beauty in every track
  • suitable for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, 'Bones + Longing' is Gemma Hayes' fourth studio album, following her 2011 release 'Let It Break.' By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the Irish music scene, known for her ethereal sound and lyrical depth. This album marks a continuation of her artistic evolution with a more mature songwriting approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Hannigan· Fiona Apple· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Laughter 4:53
  • 2 Dreamt You Were Fine 3:23
  • 3 Iona 3:59
  • 4 Joy 3:11
  • 5 Dark Moon 2:58
  • 6 Palomino 3:42
  • 7 To Be Your Honey 3:34
  • 8 Chasing 5:00
  • 9 Making My Way Back 4:25
  • 10 Caught 2:29
  • 11 Bones and Longing 3:37

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