Her
Arcade Fire · 2021
40 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A delicate interplay of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, weaving together themes of love and loss with a cinematic flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sleepwalker Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Divorce Papers — This track stands out for its poignant narrative on heartbreak, conveyed through layered instrumentation that captures the emotional complexities of separation.
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Loneliness #3 (Night Talking) — Its ethereal quality and reflective lyrics create an intimate atmosphere that encapsulates the album's overarching theme of human connection amidst isolation.
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Owl — With its minimalist arrangement, this piece effectively evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing, highlighting the band's ability to convey deep emotion without excess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- haunting intimacy in orchestral layers
- thoughtful listening during quiet evenings
- short tracks that evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
- need instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — First film score, showcasing a departure from traditional album formats.
- Career context
- Released in March 2021, 'Her' marks Arcade Fire's first score for a feature film, showcasing their evolution beyond traditional album formats. Following their acclaimed project 'Everything Now' (2017), this shift to scoring highlights their artistic versatility and willingness to explore new creative territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Sufjan Stevens· Broken Social Scene
Tracklist
- 1 Sleepwalker Start here 3:14
- 2 Milk & Honey #1 1:27
- 3 Loneliness #3 (Night Talking) 3:25
- 4 Divorce Papers 3:14
- 5 Morning Talk / Supersymmetry 4:13
- 6 Some Other Place 3:38
- 7 Song on the Beach 3:35
- 8 Loneliness #4 (Other People’s Letters) 0:59
- 9 Owl 2:20
- 10 Photograph 2:25
- 11 Milk & Honey #2 3:19
- 12 We’re All Leaving 2:31
- 13 Dimensions 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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