Leave Your Sleep
Natalie Merchant · 2010
63 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A whimsical blend of folk-infused melodies and poetic lyrics that evoke childhood wonder and nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Leave Your Sleep' was praised for its ambitious concept of setting classic children's poems to music, earning critical acclaim and charting on the Billboard 200. The album highlights Merchant's dedication to literary arts and also received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Folk Album, showcasing its impact within both the music and literary communities.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling for children nostalgic reflections on childhood gentle waves of emotion
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Leave Your Sleep' marks Natalie Merchant's first studio album in seven years, following her 2003 release 'The House Carpenter's Daughter'. This album showcases her artistic evolution as she transitions from a pop-rock sound to explore the world of children's poetry set to music, reflecting a more introspective phase in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Kesha· Demi Lovato· Panic! at the Disco· Lana Del Rey· Alanis Morissette· Lady Gaga· Katy Perry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nursery Rhyme of Innocence and Experience Standout 5:12
- 2 The Man in the Wilderness 3:45
- 3 Equestrienne 4:40
- 4 The Dancing Bear Standout 5:37
- 5 Calico Pie 2:42
- 6 The Janitor’s Boy 3:52
- 7 The Peppery Man 5:06
- 8 Topsyturvey‐World 5:10
- 9 Bleezer’s Ice‐Cream 5:17
- 10 It Makes a Change 3:30
- 11 Adventures of Isabel 3:25
- 12 The King of China’s Daughter 2:39
- 13 The Sleepy Giant 3:20
- 14 If No One Ever Marries Me 2:22
- 15 Maggie and Milly and Molly and May Standout 4:07
- 16 Spring and Fall: To a Young Child 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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