Green Thoughts cover

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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