Levitate
Bruce Hornsby · 2009
50 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of folk-rock melodies and jazz-inflected improvisation creates a rich tapestry of sound throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Rats of London Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its rhythmic complexity and thought-provoking lyrics that reflect on urban life and societal issues.
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Invisible — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song captures the sense of isolation and longing that pervades the album.
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Levitate — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of transcendence and connection through its uplifting arrangement and reflective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- thoughtful background for conversations
- weekend afternoon easy listening
- narrative threads that unfold gently
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Represents a solid entry in Hornsby's catalog but isn't widely recognized as essential.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Levitate marked Bruce Hornsby's seventh studio album and followed his 2007 release, Big Swing Face. By this time, Hornsby had established himself as a versatile artist who seamlessly integrated various genres, including rock, jazz, and bluegrass into his music. This album continued to showcase his growth as a songwriter and musician, exploring new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jackson Browne· Lyle Lovett· David Wilcox
Tracklist
- 1 Black Rats of London Start here 4:18
- 2 Prairie Dog Town 4:14
- 3 Cyclone 4:45
- 4 Continents Drift 7:24
- 5 Paperboy 3:03
- 6 Invisible 3:37
- 7 Levitate 4:09
- 8 Here We Are Again 3:52
- 9 Space Is the Place 4:25
- 10 Michael Raphael 2:55
- 11 Simple Prayer 4:06
- 12 In the Low Country 4:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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