Films for Radio
Over the Rhine · 2001
57 min · 11 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel
Intimate storytelling blends with lush instrumentation, capturing a warm yet melancholic Americana essence.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments warm intimacy for quiet evenings melancholic storytelling with lush instrumentation
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Films for Radio' was Over the Rhine's fifth studio album and marked a significant turning point following their commercial breakthrough with 'Ohio' in 1996. At this point, the duo solidified their reputation for blending deep lyrical content with rich melodies, further establishing their unique sound in the Americana genre.
- If you like
- rock & roll, traditional folk music, gospel
Films for Radio is an album by Over the Rhine, released in 2001. Intimate storytelling blends with lush instrumentation, capturing a warm yet melancholic Americana essence. The album received critical acclaim and solidified Over the Rhine's standing within the Americana scene, showcasing their capacity for poetic songwriting. It also featured in various end-of-year lists, highlighting its impact on both fans and critics alike, contributing to the band's sustained relevance in the early 2000s music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Films for Radio sound like?
Intimate storytelling blends with lush instrumentation, capturing a warm yet melancholic Americana essence. Rooted in rock & roll and traditional folk music.
What makes Films for Radio by Over the Rhine notable?
The album received critical acclaim and solidified Over the Rhine's standing within the Americana scene, showcasing their capacity for poetic songwriting. It also featured in various end-of-year lists, highlighting its impact on both fans and critics alike, contributing to the band's sustained relevance in the early 2000s music landscape. Released in 2001, 'Films for Radio' was Over the Rhine's fifth studio album and marked a significant turning point following their commercial breakthrough with 'Ohio' in 1996. At this point, the duo solidified their reputation for blending deep lyrical content with rich melodies, further establishing their unique sound in the Americana genre.
Who is Films for Radio for?
Films for Radio works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, warm intimacy for quiet evenings and melancholic storytelling with lush instrumentation.
How many songs are on Films for Radio?
Films for Radio has 11 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The World Can Wait 5:45
- 2 If Nothing Else Standout 4:57
- 3 Give Me Strength Standout 4:15
- 4 Fairpoint Diary 4:35
- 5 I Radio Heaven 4:46
- 6 Little Blue River / In the Garden 8:13
- 7 Goodbye (This Is Not Goodbye) Standout 5:27
- 8 Whatever You Say 3:44
- 9 The Body Is a Stairway of Skin 4:19
- 10 Moth 4:36
- 11 When I Go 6:25
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 7 sec
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