Maplewood cover

Maplewood

Ed Harcourt · 2000

21 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion

A lush tapestry of melodic piano lines intertwined with introspective lyrics and jazz-inflected rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective lyrics for deep thinking
  • melodic piano for cozy evenings
  • short sessions of thoughtful listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Maplewood' was Ed Harcourt's debut EP, introducing his unique blend of jazz fusion and singer-songwriter sensibilities. This initial offering set the stage for his subsequent exploration of darker themes and complex arrangements in later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Nils Frahm· Ben Howard· James Blake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hanging With the Wrong Crowd 3:34
  • 2 I’ve Become Misguided 4:10
  • 3 Apple of My Eye 3:08
  • 4 Attaboy Go Spin a Yarn 4:05
  • 5 He’s Building a Swamp 3:19
  • 6 Whistle of a Distant Train 3:39

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