House Upon The Hill
RJ Thompson · 2014
19 min · 5 tracks
A delicate blend of folk-inflected melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Man's Land — This opener sets the tone with its hauntingly beautiful melody and reflective lyrics that explore themes of isolation and yearning, drawing listeners into the album's emotional landscape.
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House Upon the Hill — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining vivid imagery with a poignant narrative that speaks to both personal and universal experiences of longing and nostalgia.
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Born Alone — With its intimate vocals and stripped-down arrangement, this track highlights Thompson's lyrical prowess, addressing themes of solitude and existential contemplation with striking honesty.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments for reflection
- short bursts of melodic storytelling
- for quiet evenings
- thoughtful lyrics for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer longer album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time RJ Thompson released 'House Upon The Hill' in 2014, he was establishing himself as a notable voice in the British singer-songwriter scene following his debut album, 'The Last Goodbye'. This sophomore effort showcased his growth as a songwriter and marked a shift towards more personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Howard· James Vincent McMorrow· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Man's Land 3:53
- 2 House Upon the Hill 3:20
- 3 Born Alone 4:15
- 4 The Numbers 3:11
- 5 Cannery Row 4:47
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