Released 40 years ago
Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams
BoDeans · 1986
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · roots rock · heartland rock
A vibrant fusion of heartland rock and alternative sounds, brimming with earnest storytelling and melodic hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- earworm melodies for sing-alongs
- reflective moments with friends
- vibrant storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- want only standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams' was the BoDeans' debut studio album, marking their entry into the music industry after forming in 1983. The album showcased their blend of rock influences, setting the stage for their subsequent works and establishing them within the roots rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jayhawks· Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She's a Runaway 3:36
- 2 Fadeaway 4:25
- 3 Still the Night 4:01
- 4 Rickshaw Riding 4:55
- 5 Angels 3:35
- 6 Misery 4:38
- 7 The Strangest Kind 3:40
- 8 Say You Will 4:04
- 9 Ultimately Fine 2:18
- 10 That's All 3:25
- 11 Lookin' for Me Somewhere 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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