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
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