Hunger
Janis Ian · 1997
31 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music
Bite-sized, confessional folk-pop melodies intertwine with sharp, introspective lyrics reflecting on life's struggles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional honesty
- introspective reflections on struggle
- quick, punchy lyrical insights
- for brief listening breaks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, drawn-out experiences
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hunger' was released in 1997, Janis Ian had experienced a significant career resurgence following her earlier success in the 1970s. This album came after her acclaimed 1993 release 'Breaking Silence', marking her return to recording after a four-year hiatus and showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Carole King· Laura Nyro
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Small Town Depression 1:43
- 2 Tear Apart 1:48
- 3 No Count 1:40
- 4 Razorblade 1:49
- 5 Worlds Apart 2:00
- 6 Hard Times 2:30
- 7 Leopard Print Sissy 1:44
- 8 Sticky 1:43
- 9 Temper Tantrum 1:27
- 10 Live or Die 1:54
- 11 Fair Game 2:06
- 12 Crash Ride 1:46
- 13 Mr. Blood 1:48
- 14 Take a Ride 2:34
- 15 Stone Boy 1:49
- 16 Why Can't I Live Forever 3:09
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