Top tracks — play these first
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Young Moon Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You Can Do Magic — This track combines catchy hooks with lyrical themes of hope and possibility, serving as a signature song that encapsulates America's style during this era.
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Hope — The poignant lyrics explore themes of yearning and aspiration, highlighting the band's ability to balance introspective content with accessible melodies.
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Mirror to Mirror — This track showcases intricate harmonies and reflective lyrics, emphasizing the band's folk roots while illustrating their mature songwriting approach.
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
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- need immediate high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry showcasing lyrical depth, though not a major commercial hit.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· California dreamin· interpersonal connections
- Moods
- Chill· Introspective
- Career context
- By the time 'Hourglass' was released in 1994, America was in a phase of resurgence following a string of albums throughout the late 1980s. The band had experienced fluctuating commercial success but continued to evolve their sound, melding classic folk rock elements with contemporary influences. This album came after their 1991 release 'Human Nature', marking their sustained presence in a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loggins and Messina· Bread· James Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Young Moon Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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