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Distant Light

The Hollies · 1971

44 min · 11 tracks · beat music

A vibrant blend of rock and pop sounds infused with intricate harmonies and storytelling lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • intricate harmonies for detail hunting
  • narrative storytelling in each track
  • for reflective road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy music
  • seek immediate gratification in songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 8, 1971, 'Distant Light' was The Hollies' first album after their commercial peak in the late 1960s. At this point, the band was transitioning into a more mature sound while grappling with lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· The Beach Boys· The Zombies

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Life I’ve Led 3:59
  • 2 Look What We’ve Got 4:10
  • 3 Hold On 4:09
  • 4 Pull Down the Blind 3:32
  • 5 To Do With Love 3:29
  • 6 Promised Land 4:22
  • 7 Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress 3:19
  • 8 You Know the Score 5:40
  • 9 Cable Car 4:24
  • 10 Little Thing Like Love 3:22
  • 11 Long Dark Road 4:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata