Isolation Party cover

Isolation Party

Tommy Keene · 1998

51 min · 13 tracks · power pop

Melodic power pop intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a bittersweet soundscape of longing and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet nostalgia for lost moments
  • steady mid-tempo reflective listening
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • for rainy afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Isolation Party' marked Tommy Keene's return to solo work after his previous band disbanded. This album came after the commercial disappointment of his earlier projects, signaling a shift towards more personal themes in his songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Plimsouls· Matthew Sweet· Big Star

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Long Time Missing 4:38
  • 2 Getting Out From Under You 3:19
  • 3 Take Me Back 4:44
  • 4 Never Really Been Gone 3:29
  • 5 The World Outside 3:21
  • 6 Einstein's Day 4:43
  • 7 Battle Lines 5:11
  • 8 Happy When You're Sad 3:31
  • 9 Love Dies Down 3:44
  • 10 Tuesday Morning 2:37
  • 11 Waiting Without You 3:55
  • 12 Weak and Watered Down 4:15
  • 13 Twilight's in Town 3:39

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