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Released 10 years ago

Close Your Eyes

Bic Runga · 2016

34 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Delicate melodies weave through introspective lyrics, blending pop sensibilities with a touch of folk elegance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • delicate melodies for quiet introspection
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • uplifting themes in gentle tones

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Close Your Eyes' was released in November 2016, Bic Runga had already established herself as a beloved figure in New Zealand music. This album marked her first studio release in over a decade since 'Birds', showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Natalie Merchant· Lisa Hannigan· Norah Jones

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Close Your Eyes 2:43
  • 2 What'cha Say 3:29
  • 3 Wolves 2:36
  • 4 Things Behind the Sun 2:55
  • 5 Tinseltown in the Rain 3:23
  • 6 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:25
  • 7 Andmoreagain 3:20
  • 8 Viens 1:53
  • 9 Dream a Dream 3:39
  • 10 The Lonely Sea 2:29
  • 11 Life Will Get Better Some Day 1:34
  • 12 Only Love Can Break Your Heart 2:57

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