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Nation of Two

Vance Joy · 2018

45 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · indie folk

Bright melodies and heartfelt lyrics weave together in a tapestry of indie folk warmth and pop sensibility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • for sunny afternoons
  • warm melodies for cozy settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Nation of Two' is Vance Joy's sophomore album, following his successful debut, 'Dream Your Life Away' from 2014. At this point, he had solidified his presence in the indie pop scene but was under pressure to evolve his sound while retaining the heartfelt intimacy that defined his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Hozier· Ben Howard· George Ezra

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Call If You Need Me 2:44
  • 2 Lay It on Me 3:34
  • 3 We’re Going Home 3:27
  • 4 Saturday Sun 3:35
  • 5 Take Your Time 3:40
  • 6 I’m With You 4:01
  • 7 Like Gold 3:43
  • 8 Alone With Me 4:27
  • 9 Crashing Into You 3:09
  • 10 One of These Days 2:59
  • 11 Little Boy 3:23
  • 12 Bonnie & Clyde 3:16
  • 13 Where We Start 3:20

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