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Life on a String

Laurie Anderson · 2001

44 min · 12 tracks

A surreal blend of spoken word, experimental soundscapes, and emotive melodies that invite introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective listening experiences
  • surreal soundscapes exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • emotive storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Life on a String' was released in 2001, Laurie Anderson was an established avant-garde artist known for her multimedia performances. This album followed her acclaimed work 'Bright Red' (1994) and showcased her continued exploration of themes like identity and memory through innovative sonic landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Sonic Youth· David Byrne

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One White Whale 2:03
  • 2 The Island Where I Come From 4:08
  • 3 Pieces and Parts 3:36
  • 4 Here With You 2:22
  • 5 Slip Away 5:50
  • 6 My Compensation 2:28
  • 7 Dark Angel 3:22
  • 8 Broken 3:19
  • 9 Washington Street 4:41
  • 10 Statue of Liberty 4:24
  • 11 One Beautiful Evening 5:05
  • 12 Life on a String 2:57

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