Daddy's Home cover

Daddy's Home

St. Vincent · 2021

43 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · art rock · avant-garde music

A retro-inspired blend of art rock and baroque pop infused with introspective storytelling and lush instrumentation.

Why this album works

'Daddy's Home' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart. Its exploration of vulnerability and identity resonated deeply within contemporary indie music, establishing St. Vincent as an influential voice in modern art rock.
Best for
wave-like pacing with interludes introspective storytelling throughout journey dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Context
Released on May 14, 2021, 'Daddy's Home' is St. Vincent's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed self-titled release in 2017. The album marks a significant artistic shift, featuring a more personal narrative that reflects on her father's release from prison and its impact on her life and career.
Stylistic neighbors
Cloud Cult· Jónsi· Tori Amos

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pay Your Way in Pain Standout 3:03
  • 2 Down and Out Downtown 3:42
  • 3 Daddy's Home 3:19
  • 4 Live in the Dream 6:29
  • 5 The Melting of the Sun Standout 4:17
  • 6 [Humming (interlude 1)] 0:58
  • 7 The Laughing Man 3:25
  • 8 Down 3:26
  • 9 [Humming (interlude 2)] 0:28
  • 10 Somebody Like Me 3:53
  • 11 My Baby Wants a Baby Standout 3:20
  • 12 ...At the Holiday Party 4:17
  • 13 Candy Darling 1:55
  • 14 [Humming (interlude 3)] 0:38

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