Little Fictions
Elbow · 2017
48 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Lush soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sonic journey through love and loss.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim, praised for its lyrical depth and musical arrangements. It also marked a significant moment for Elbow as they embraced an expansive sound that resonated well with both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'Little Fictions' is Elbow's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'The Take Off and Landing of Everything' from 2014. At this point, the band was solidifying their status as stalwarts of the indie rock scene, continuing to evolve musically while maintaining their signature emotive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magnificent (She Says) Standout 4:25
- 2 Gentle Storm Standout 3:39
- 3 Trust the Sun 5:55
- 4 All Disco 4:27
- 5 Head for Supplies 3:56
- 6 Firebrand & Angel Standout 5:25
- 7 K2 5:18
- 8 Montparnasse 2:40
- 9 Little Fictions 8:26
- 10 Kindling 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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