Hourglass cover

Hourglass

America · 1994

48 min · 12 tracks · folk rock

Melodic harmonies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a soothing folk rock tapestry that captures the essence of America’s legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • soothing background for relaxation
  • thoughtful melodies for introspection
  • easygoing vibe for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • need immediate high energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Hourglass' is America’s tenth studio album and marks their return after a five-year hiatus since 'Your Move' in 1983. The band was experiencing a resurgence in popularity during this period, partly due to nostalgic interest in their earlier hits while also exploring new sonic landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Loggins and Messina· Bread· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Young Moon 4:27
  • 2 Hope 5:21
  • 3 Sleeper Train 4:20
  • 4 Mirror to Mirror 4:08
  • 5 Garden of Peace 4:21
  • 6 Call of the Wild 3:17
  • 7 Whole Wide World 3:25
  • 8 Close to the Wind 5:33
  • 9 Greenhouse 2:35
  • 10 Ports-of-Call 4:10
  • 11 Everyone I Meet Is From California 2:51
  • 12 You Can Do Magic 3:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata