It's What I'm Thinking Pt.1 – Photographing Snowflakes
Badly Drawn Boy · 2010
64 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
An introspective blend of acoustic melodies and thoughtful lyrics, capturing the essence of everyday moments through a whimsical lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Safe Hands — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its gentle instrumentation and reflective lyrics that explore themes of comfort and connection.
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Too Many Miracles — A standout moment that combines playful melodies with poignant lyrics, illustrating the balance between hope and disillusionment in modern life.
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It's What I'm Thinking — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging introspective lyrics with rich soundscapes that invite listeners into the artist's mind.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical introspection during solitude
- gradual builds with reflective moments
- extended coda for deep listening
- eclectic melodies for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, It's What I'm Thinking Pt.1 – Photographing Snowflakes marked Badly Drawn Boy's return after a three-year hiatus following his album, Born Again. This project reflects a period of artistic evolution as he embraced a more experimental sound while maintaining his signature storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beta Band· Elbow· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What Tomorrow Brings
The chorus shifts unexpectedly to ponder the uncertainty of future possibilities, contrasting optimism with doubt.
This structural choice emphasizes the tension between hope and apprehension, making it a compelling reflection on life's unpredictability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In Safe Hands 4:01
- 2 The Order of Things 5:13
- 3 Too Many Miracles 3:44
- 4 What Tomorrow Brings 3:44
- 5 I Saw You Walk Away 5:29
- 6 It's What I'm Thinking 6:26
- 7 You Lied 3:05
- 8 A Pure Accident 3:53
- 9 This Electric 4:18
- 10 This Beautiful Idea 4:41
Disc 2
- 1 Oxidising Hexagons Silver Iodide (Album Re-Dux / Sound Collage) 19:32
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