Gathering Mercury
Colin Hay · 2011
55 min · 14 tracks · rock music
Intimate acoustic melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics evoking nostalgia and personal growth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective lyrics for personal growth
- steady pacing for afternoon listening
- intimate acoustic melodies throughout
- nostalgic themes of connection
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Gathering Mercury' was released in 2011, Colin Hay was well-established as a solo artist, following his breakout success with Men at Work. This album came nearly a decade after his previous studio release, 'Are You Lookin' at Me?' in 2009, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist who blends rock with introspective storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glen Phillips· David Wilcox· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Send Somebody 4:37
- 2 Family Man 4:24
- 3 Invisible 4:03
- 4 Dear Father 3:19
- 5 Gathering Mercury 4:21
- 6 Half a Million Angels 4:03
- 7 Far From Home 3:53
- 8 Where the Sky Is Blue 4:05
- 9 A Simple Song 3:30
- 10 Goodnight Romeo 2:49
- 11 Send Somebody (Stripped mix) 4:35
- 12 Invisible (Stripped mix) 3:51
- 13 Half a Million Angels (Stripped mix) 4:03
- 14 Where the Sky Is Blue (Stripped mix) 4:05
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