Green Thoughts
The Smithereens · 1988
35 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of jangly guitars and heartfelt melodies reflecting suburban nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- suburban nostalgia and reflection
- steady mid-tempo listening flow
- heartfelt melodies for daydreaming
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1988, 'Green Thoughts' was The Smithereens' second studio album, following their debut 'Especially for You'. At this point, they were solidifying their place in the alternative rock scene, drawing comparisons to contemporaries like R.E.M. while developing their own distinct sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soul Asylum· Big Star· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Only a Memory 3:43
- 2 House We Used to Live In 4:03
- 3 Something New 1:56
- 4 The World We Know 3:48
- 5 Especially for You 3:07
- 6 Drown in My Own Tears 3:12
- 7 Deep Black 2:57
- 8 Elaine 2:33
- 9 Spellbound 4:12
- 10 If the Sun Doesn’t Shine 3:32
- 11 Green Thoughts 2:29
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