Flowers for Vases / Descansos cover

Flowers for Vases / Descansos

Hayley Williams · 2021

42 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk

Intimate acoustic melodies intertwine with candid lyrics, creating a raw, reflective atmosphere of personal exploration.

Why this album works

'Flowers for Vases / Descansos' received critical acclaim and resonated with listeners for its authenticity, debuting at number one on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart. Its introspective themes and minimalist production reflect a shift toward more personal storytelling, influencing the emo and alternative rock scenes.
Best for
intimate acoustic reflections steady, consistent flow gradual emotional development
Context
When 'Flowers for Vases / Descansos' was released on February 5, 2021, Hayley Williams had recently embarked on a solo career following her work with Paramore. This album came just under a year after her debut solo project, 'Petals for Armor,' signaling her artistic evolution and deepening vulnerability in songwriting.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Thing to Go 3:01
  • 2 My Limb Standout 2:55
  • 3 Asystole 3:07
  • 4 Trigger Standout 4:07
  • 5 Over Those Hills 3:14
  • 6 Good Grief Standout 2:40
  • 7 Wait On 3:12
  • 8 KYRH 2:36
  • 9 Inordinary 4:46
  • 10 HYD 3:44
  • 11 No Use I Just Do 2:12
  • 12 Find Me Here 2:13
  • 13 Descansos 2:01
  • 14 Just a Lover 3:03

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