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Commonwealth

Sloan · 2014

58 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · power pop

A vibrant blend of power pop melodies and alternative rock energy with thoughtful lyrical reflections on life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of lyrical insight
  • playful melodies for casual listening
  • reflective moments amidst energetic tracks
  • for afternoon road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
  • seek heavy, intense emotional weight

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Sloan released 'Commonwealth' in 2014, they were celebrating over two decades as a band since their debut in 1992. This album marked a significant milestone as it was their first release following a brief hiatus and showcased their continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Big Star· The Posies· Matthew Sweet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 We’ve Come This Far 1:23
  • 2 You’ve Got a Lot on Your Mind 3:27
  • 3 Three Sisters 3:49
  • 4 Cleopatra 2:41
  • 5 Neither Here nor There 2:11
  • 6 Carried Away 3:36
  • 7 So Far So Good 3:13
  • 8 Get Out 1:40
  • 9 Misty’s Beside Herself 2:49
  • 10 You Don’t Need Excuses to Be Good 3:42
  • 11 13 (Under a Bad Sign) 2:00
  • 12 Take It Easy 2:32
  • 13 What’s Inside 3:52
  • 14 Keep Swinging (Downtown) 3:38
  • 15 Forty‐Eight Portraits 17:49

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