Higher
Ezio · 2000
50 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A blend of reflective folk melodies and poignant lyrics that evoke the complexities of human emotion and experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Still Ice Cold — The opening track sets a contemplative tone, combining haunting melodies with lyrics that reflect on emotional isolation, establishing a central theme for the album.
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Perfect — This track stands out for its exploration of idealism versus reality, featuring intricate harmonies that enhance its lyrical depth and resonate with listeners.
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Higher — 'Higher' encapsulates the album's overarching message of striving for personal growth amidst struggles, highlighted by its uplifting chorus and dynamic arrangement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- contemplative moments for introspection
- for quiet evenings
- thoughtful melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Higher' is Ezio's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Darkness on the Edge of Town.' At this point in their career, the band had begun to solidify their sound while expanding their lyrical themes, moving towards a more mature artistic expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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At That Moment
The verse shifts in perspective to reflect on fleeting happiness contrasted with lingering sadness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Still Ice Cold 4:32
- 2 At That Moment 7:00
- 3 You're Strange 3:38
- 4 Perfect 4:00
- 5 Higher 4:50
- 6 Meet Me in the Gods 6:17
- 7 Oranges 4:57
- 8 Anymore 4:41
- 9 Freedom 5:15
- 10 Sometimes Silence 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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