Is Here Come the Miracles a good place to start with Steve Wynn?

Yes, Here Come the Miracles is recommended as a starting point for new Steve Wynn listeners. A vivid blend of jangle pop and Americana, infused with Wynn's signature storytelling and melodic charm. By the time 'Here Come the Miracles' was released in 2001, Steve Wynn had already established himself as a pivotal figure in alternative rock, particularly through his work with The Dream Syndicate in the 1980s. This album marked a return to solo work after a brief hiatus, showcasing Wynn's evolution as a songwriter while maintaining connections to his earlier sound.

Who is Here Come the Miracles for?

Here Come the Miracles works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative afternoon reflections.

How many songs are on Here Come the Miracles?

Here Come the Miracles has 19 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.

Here Come the Miracles

Steve Wynn · 2001

82 min · 19 tracks

A vivid blend of jangle pop and Americana, infused with Wynn's signature storytelling and melodic charm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Here Come the Miracles Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's optimistic outlook, combining catchy melodies with reflective lyrics that set the tone for the entire record.
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Southern California Line — This track highlights Wynn's ability to weave personal experiences into broader cultural commentary, showcasing both nostalgia and critique of life in Southern California.
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Crawling Misanthropic Blues — Blending humor with a darker undertone, this song reflects on isolation and disillusionment while maintaining an infectious rhythm that exemplifies Wynn's lyrical wit.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and melodic charm but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that establishes a mid-tempo groove, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent jangle pop sound.
Many songs feature layered guitar melodies and harmonized vocals, creating a rich texture throughout the record.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative afternoon reflections
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — This album is seen as an artistic high point in Wynn's discography.
Themes: Southern California critique· nostalgic storytelling· isolation humor
Career context: By the time 'Here Come the Miracles' was released in 2001, Steve Wynn had already established himself as a pivotal figure in alternative rock, particularly through his work with The Dream Syndicate in the 1980s. This album marked a return to solo work after a brief hiatus, showcasing Wynn's evolution as a songwriter while maintaining connections to his earlier sound.
Stylistic neighbors: The Dream Syndicate· Yo La Tengo· R.E.M.