Equal Scary People
Sara Hickman · 1989
39 min · 10 tracks · rock music
Lyrical storytelling unfolds over melodic rock arrangements, blending poignant themes with an intimate vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Equal Scary People — This title track encapsulates the album's exploration of human complexity, using vivid imagery to reflect on societal fears and personal vulnerabilities.
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Song for My Father — A heartfelt tribute that showcases Hickman's lyrical depth and emotional range, this track highlights her ability to blend nostalgia with musical storytelling.
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Last Night Was a Big Rain — This song features a compelling narrative structure, utilizing weather as a metaphor for change and introspection, which is a recurring theme throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling with warmth
- short bursts of reflective emotion
- melodic narratives for quiet moments
- playful themes with heartfelt delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want heavy production and effects
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Equal Scary People was Sara Hickman's debut album, marking her entry into the folk-rock scene. At this point, she was establishing herself as a significant voice within independent music, following performances at local venues and festivals that garnered attention for her songwriting skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sheryl Crow· Neko Case· Patty Griffin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Simply 3:03
- 2 Last Night Was a Big Rain 3:19
- 3 500X (The Train Song) 5:17
- 4 Song for My Father 4:13
- 5 Equal Scary People 4:38
- 6 This Is a Man's World 4:40
- 7 Meant to Be 2:48
- 8 Why Don't You 4:01
- 9 I Wish I Were a Princess 3:07
- 10 Under the Sycamore Tree 3:56
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