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Films About Ghosts

Counting Crows · 2003

76 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge

A reflective blend of wistful melodies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the essence of alternative rock in the early 2000s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wistful reflections on past moments
  • steady pacing for thoughtful listening
  • for late-night introspection
  • melancholic tunes for rainy days
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 25, 2003, 'Films About Ghosts' is Counting Crows' first greatest hits compilation, emerging after a period of fluctuating commercial success following their acclaimed albums 'August and Everything After' and 'Recovering the Satellites'. This album captures the band's journey through the late '90s and early 2000s, highlighting their evolution while introducing new tracks alongside fan favorites.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Angels of the Silences 3:39
  • 2 Round Here 5:31
  • 3 Rain King 4:16
  • 4 A Long December 4:58
  • 5 Hanginaround 4:16
  • 6 Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby 7:46
  • 7 Mr. Jones 4:33
  • 8 Recovering the Satellites 5:25
  • 9 American Girls 4:35
  • 10 Big Yellow Taxi 3:46
  • 11 Omaha 3:41
  • 12 Friend of the Devil 4:37
  • 13 Einstein on the Beach (For an Eggman) 3:53
  • 14 Anna Begins 4:32
  • 15 Holiday in Spain 3:50
  • 16 She Don’t Want Nobody Near 3:08
  • 17 Blues Run the Game (live from Amsterdam) 3:51

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