Healing Is Difficult
Sia · 2001
69 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · electropop
A blend of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in vibrant electropop textures.
Why this album works
'Healing Is Difficult' received critical attention for its emotionally charged lyrics and Sia's distinctive vocal delivery, garnering praise from outlets like Rolling Stone. Although it didn't achieve commercial success on the charts, the album laid the groundwork for Sia's future as a prominent figure in pop music, influencing her subsequent works and the broader electropop genre.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional undulations introspective late-night explorations cathartic moments of release
- Context
- Released on July 9, 2001, 'Healing Is Difficult' was Sia's debut solo album following her work with the band Zero 7. At this point in her career, Sia was transitioning from a collaborative artist to a solo performer, establishing her unique sonic identity while grappling with personal struggles that informed her songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 5 Seconds of Summer· The Veronicas· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Tame Impala· Crowded House· Birds of Tokyo· Powderfinger· Pendulum
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fear Standout 5:11
- 2 Drink to Get Drunk 4:41
- 3 Taken for Granted Standout 4:34
- 4 Blow It All Away Standout 4:41
- 5 Get Me 3:13
- 6 I’m Not Important to You 6:08
- 7 Sober and Unkissed 4:01
- 8 Healing Is Difficult 5:24
- 9 Judge Me 4:15
- 10 Little Man 6:04
- 11 Insidiously 8:01
- 12 Little Man (Exemen Works) 5:01
- 13 Drink to Get Drunk (Different Gear mix) 7:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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