What makes Flowers by Joan of Arc notable?

Upon its release, 'Flowers' received positive critical reception for its innovative structure and sound, solidifying Joan of Arc's reputation within the indie rock scene. The album's experimental nature influenced later artists exploring similar avant-garde approaches to songwriting and composition. Released on June 9, 2009, 'Flowers' marked Joan of Arc's seventh studio album, showcasing their continued evolution after the acclaimed 'Oh, Brother' in 2006. The band was navigating a phase of artistic experimentation, blending diverse influences while remaining rooted in their avant-garde indie rock origins.

Flowers works well if you're into ethereal soundscapes for exploration, fragmented melodies encourage reflection and short tracks for attentive listening.

How many songs are on Flowers?

Flowers has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Flowers

Joan of Arc · 2009

43 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental indie rock and fragmented melodies creates an ethereal soundscape throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Flowers — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of growth and transformation through layered instrumentation and abstract lyrics.
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The Garden of Cartoon Exclamations — This track features whimsical soundscapes and playful lyrics that illustrate the band's unique ability to blend humor with introspection.
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Life Sentence / Twisted Ladder — A dynamic culmination of the album’s motifs, this song shifts between contrasting musical passages, mirroring the complexities of life’s choices.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

ethereal soundscapes for exploration
fragmented melodies encourage reflection
short tracks for attentive listening
kaleidoscopic shifts in mood
playful experimentation with structure

Maybe skip if you

seeking straightforward song formats
prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 9, 2009, 'Flowers' marked Joan of Arc's seventh studio album, showcasing their continued evolution after the acclaimed 'Oh, Brother' in 2006. The band was navigating a phase of artistic experimentation, blending diverse influences while remaining rooted in their avant-garde indie rock origins.
Stylistic neighbors: The Sea and Cake· Tortoise· Battles

Tracklist

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

1 Fogbow 4:07
2 The Garden of Cartoon Exclamations 5:04
3 Flowers 6:38
4 Fasting 2:09
5 Explain Yourselves #2 3:11
6 Tsunshine 6:03
7 A Delicious Herbal Laxative 2:14
8 Explain Yourselves 4:10
9 Table of the Laments 2:27
10 Fable of the Elements 2:12
11 Life Sentence / Twisted Ladder 4:16
12 The Sun Rose 1:24

What to play next

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Life Like

2011

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Boo! Human

2008

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