Dedicated to the Ones We Love
The Blackeyed Susans · 2001
59 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A haunting blend of rock and melancholy, weaving classic covers with original compositions that evoke nostalgia and yearning.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Only Have Eyes for You — This track stands out with its lush arrangement and evocative vocals, transforming a classic into a dreamy exploration of longing.
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She Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss) — This song's juxtaposition of sweet melodies with darker themes encapsulates the album's complex emotional landscape, making it a memorable highlight.
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State Trooper — The stripped-down arrangement and haunting delivery create an intense atmosphere that showcases the band's ability to convey raw emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- reflective moments for quiet introspection
- melancholic soundtracks for rainy days
- dynamic journey through love's complexities
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone upbeat singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dedicated to the Ones We Love marks The Blackeyed Susans' fourth studio album, following their 1998 release, Spin. At this point in their career, the band had developed a distinctive sound characterized by atmospheric instrumentation and poignant lyrics, solidifying their place within the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Triffids· The Go-Betweens· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everyone's Gone to the Moon
The shift from a hopeful tone to one of stark loneliness captures the fleeting nature of happiness amidst life’s chaos.
This transition effectively highlights the fragility of human emotions, marking a pivotal moment that deepens the listener's engagement with the theme.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Care 3:50
- 2 The End of the World 3:07
- 3 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears 2:36
- 4 American Sailors / Too Hot to Move, Too Hot to Think 5:22
- 5 She Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss) 2:58
- 6 I Only Have Eyes for You 4:00
- 7 I Found a Reason 3:37
- 8 Sleepwalk 2:34
- 9 Plastic Jesus 4:19
- 10 Everyone's Gone to the Moon 2:50
- 11 The World We Knew 3:04
- 12 Quasimodo's Dream 4:35
- 13 I Threw It All Away 2:45
- 14 State Trooper 6:56
- 15 If I Can Dream 3:21
- 16 Private Dancer 3:35
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