Music from the Motion Picture
10,000 Maniacs · 2013
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of alternative rock with lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics that capture life's complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gold — This track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and perseverance, featuring rich instrumentation that highlights the band's growth since their last release.
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It’s a Beautiful Life — With an uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics, this song serves as an anthem for embracing life's fleeting moments, embodying the album's reflective nature.
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Whippoorwill — This track stands out for its haunting vocals and poignant storytelling, representing the emotional core of the album through vivid imagery and metaphor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journeys
- introspective lyrics for quiet moments
- contemplative sound for afternoon listening
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Music from the Motion Picture is the first studio album from 10,000 Maniacs in over a decade, following their 2003 album The Earth Pressed Flat. This lengthy hiatus saw the band undergoing significant lineup changes, with Natalie Merchant's absence marking a new phase in their sound and identity. The album showcases their evolution while maintaining the thoughtful lyricism characteristic of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.E.M.· The Cranberries· Counting Crows
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When We Walked on Clouds
The verse shifts into a dream-like recollection of past experiences filled with warmth and joy.
The use of nostalgic imagery contrasts with the present reality, creating a poignant sense of longing that deepens the listener's connection to the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Love You Too 3:57
- 2 When We Walked on Clouds 5:26
- 3 Gold 3:31
- 4 Triangles 5:26
- 5 Live for the Time of Your Life 3:31
- 6 Whippoorwill 3:57
- 7 It’s a Beautiful Life 4:32
- 8 Fine Line 3:54
- 9 Tiny Arrows 6:22
- 10 Downhill 3:48
- 11 Chautauqua Moon 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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