Cold Cold Water EP cover

Cold Cold Water EP

Mirah · 2002

19 min · 12 tracks · indie pop

A tender blend of introspective lyrics and minimalistic instrumentation that captures the essence of early 2000s indie folk.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cold Cold Water (album version) — This title track encapsulates the EP's emotional core, featuring haunting melodies and vulnerable lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
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    Apples in the Trees — With its playful yet poignant lyrics, this track showcases Mirah's ability to weave personal storytelling into catchy melodies, exemplifying her indie pop sensibility.
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    Make It Hot — This song introduces a more upbeat tempo while maintaining lyrical depth, highlighting Mirah's versatility as an artist within the EP's overall aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of introspection
  • gentle melodies for quiet moments
  • delicate arrangements for reflection
  • evocative snippets of emotion

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer long-form compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, Cold Cold Water EP marked Mirah's transition from underground acclaim to broader recognition, following her debut album, You Think It's Like This But It's Really Like This. This EP solidified her unique sound, blending anti-folk and chamber pop elements that would define her artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Veirs· Sufjan Stevens· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cold Cold Water (album version) 5:10
  • 2 Apples in the Trees 1:52
  • 3 Make It Hot 2:27
  • 4 Cold Cold Water 4:46
  • 5 Excerpt 1 0:34
  • 6 Excerpt 2 0:18
  • 7 Excerpt 3 1:03
  • 8 Excerpt 4 0:46
  • 9 Excerpt 5 0:56
  • 10 Excerpt 6 0:24
  • 11 Excerpt 7 0:24
  • 12 Excerpt 8 0:46

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