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Hothouse Flowers · 1990
55 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and folk, infused with soulful melodies and stirring harmonies that evoke a sense of belonging.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet Marie — This track showcases the band's ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with an infectious melody, highlighting their distinctive soulful sound.
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I Can See Clearly Now — A cover of Johnny Nash's classic, this version features a lush arrangement that emphasizes the band's vocal harmonies while adding a fresh perspective to the original.
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Dance to the Storm — The song combines rhythmic energy with evocative lyrics, representing the band's fusion of traditional and modern elements beautifully.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends alternative rock with folk influences, showcasing strong melodies and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a lively tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Irish instrumentation, such as the use of bodhrán and accordion, blending with rock elements.
- The vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, often featuring call-and-response patterns between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- uplifting melodies for communal moments
- soulful harmonies that evoke nostalgia
- dynamic pacing with reflective pauses
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Home is Hothouse Flowers' second album, following their successful debut, People. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique sound that combined traditional Irish music with contemporary rock influences, gaining further recognition both in Ireland and internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· The Lumineers· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hardstone City 3:46
- 2 Give It Up 3:31
- 3 Christchurch Bells 3:51
- 4 Sweet Marie 6:06
- 5 Giving It All Away 3:49
- 6 Shut Up and Listen 4:05
- 7 I Can See Clearly Now 4:53
- 8 Movies 4:39
- 9 Eyes Wide Open 3:15
- 10 Water 4:10
- 11 Home 4:27
- 12 Trying to Get Through 4:24
- 13 Dance to the Storm 4:10
- 14 Seoladh Na Ngamhna 0:41
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