Here Be Monsters cover

Here Be Monsters

Ed Harcourt · 2001

52 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion

Melancholic melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration of loss
  • melancholic soundscapes for reflection
  • intimate moments of emotional depth
  • detailed listening for hidden nuances

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 25, 2001, 'Here Be Monsters' is Ed Harcourt's debut album, marking his entrance into the music scene following an early career as a session musician. At this stage, he was establishing his identity as a singer-songwriter in the UK’s burgeoning indie landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Nils Frahm· Ben Howard· James Blake

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Something In My Eye 3:41
  • 2 God Protect Your Soul 5:27
  • 3 She Fell Into My Arms 3:48
  • 4 Those Crimson Tears 5:09
  • 5 Hanging With The Wrong Crowd 3:40
  • 6 Apple Of My Eye 4:02
  • 7 Beneath The Heart Of Darkness 7:19
  • 8 Wind Through The Trees 6:45
  • 9 Birds Fly Backwards 3:30
  • 10 Shanghai 3:49
  • 11 Like Only Lovers Can 4:52

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