Closer to the Stars: Best of the Twin/Tone Years cover

Released 20 years ago

Closer to the Stars: Best of the Twin/Tone Years

Soul Asylum · 2006

44 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant collection of alternative rock anthems that encapsulate a transformative era for Soul Asylum.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on past
  • for road trips
  • consistent energy throughout listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Closer to the Stars: Best of the Twin/Tone Years' serves as a retrospective compilation following Soul Asylum's commercial peak in the early '90s with 'Grave Dancers Union.' This album marks a significant moment in their career, showcasing the band's evolution from underground punk roots to mainstream alt-rock prominence.
Stylistic neighbors
Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Closer to the Stars 2:53
  • 2 Can’t Go Back 3:06
  • 3 Jukebox Hero 4:03
  • 4 Stranger 3:44
  • 5 Another World, Another Day 1:59
  • 6 Draggin’ Me Down 2:08
  • 7 Tied to the Tracks 2:42
  • 8 Miracle Mile 2:18
  • 9 Move Over 2:26
  • 10 Never Really Been 2:52
  • 11 No Man’s Land 2:57
  • 12 Freaks 3:27
  • 13 Carry On 2:22
  • 14 Long Way Home 2:28
  • 15 Crashing Down 2:16
  • 16 Ship of Fools 2:49

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