Days Run Away cover

Days Run Away

The House of Love · 2005

37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

A melodic blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics captures the essence of early 2000s alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love You Too Much — The opening track sets an inviting tone with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, encapsulating the band's distinct style and emotional depth.
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    Days Run Away — The title track features lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics that reflect on themes of time and change, showcasing the band's maturity.
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    Maybe You Know — This song combines upbeat rhythms with reflective lyrics, balancing melancholy and optimism that characterizes much of the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melodic reflections on love
  • easy afternoon listening vibes
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • gentle sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, complex compositions
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, Days Run Away was The House of Love's first studio album in over a decade, following their 1993 album, Babe Rainbow. The band had undergone significant lineup changes and experienced varying degrees of commercial success leading up to this release, making this album a crucial moment for their sonic re-establishment.
Stylistic neighbors
Ride· Lush· The Stone Roses

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Days Run Away

    The bridge introduces a moment of haunting reflection as it shifts perspective, contemplating lost opportunities and fleeting time.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love You Too Much 2:41
  • 2 Gotta Be That Way 3:52
  • 3 Maybe You Know 3:03
  • 4 Kinda Love 4:33
  • 5 Money and Time 5:03
  • 6 Days Run Away 4:06
  • 7 Already Gone 3:23
  • 8 Wheels 2:53
  • 9 Kit Carter 3:58
  • 10 Anyday I Want 3:45

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