I Am Toward You
How to Dress Well · 2024
41 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
A tapestry of ethereal R&B intertwined with introspective lyrics and intricate soundscapes that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Confusion — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of uncertainty and exploration, combining haunting harmonies with layered production that encapsulates Krell's signature style.
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The Only True Joy on Earth — Despite its brevity, this track distills the album's emotional core, offering a moment of clarity amid the complexity with poignant reflections on joy and existence.
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Gas Station Against Blackened Hillside — This song showcases Krell's ability to weave narrative imagery into his music, blending atmospheric sounds with relatable themes of longing and hope.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sonic landscapes
- introspective late-night vibes
- thoughtful emotional exploration
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I Am Toward You marks How to Dress Well's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Care in 2020. By this release in 2024, Tom Krell had further refined his blend of experimental production and soulful melodies, solidifying his place within contemporary R&B while exploring new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Frank Ocean· The Weeknd
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Faint Glow Through a Window of Thin Bone (That’s How My Fate Is Shown)
The bridge introduces a stark contrast in perspective, shifting from abstract to deeply personal reflections.
This shift intensifies the emotional impact by grounding the ethereal soundscape in raw human experience, enhancing the listener's connection to the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Confusion 3:45
- 2 Contingency/Necessity (Modality of Fate) 3:55
- 3 Crypt Sustain 3:40
- 4 No Light 4:15
- 5 nothingprayer 3:50
- 6 On It and Around It 4:43
- 7 Song in the Middle 2:50
- 8 Gas Station Against Blackened Hillside 3:32
- 9 A Faint Glow Through a Window of Thin Bone (That’s How My Fate Is Shown) 4:50
- 10 The Only True Joy on Earth 1:43
- 11 A Secret Within the Voice 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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