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Noonday Dream

Ben Howard · 2018

50 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

A lush tapestry of introspective folk, blending atmospheric textures with heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • introspective moments of quiet reflection
  • late afternoon tranquility
  • interlude breaks for contemplation
  • heartfelt melodies for -searching

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Noonday Dream' was released in 2018, Ben Howard was navigating a period of artistic exploration following his 2014 album 'I Forget Where We Were'. This third studio album showcases a significant departure from his earlier work, embracing a more experimental sound and mature lyrical themes, reflecting his growth as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
James Vincent McMorrow· Hozier· Nick Mulvey

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nica Libres at Dusk 6:34
  • 2 Towing the Line 3:56
  • 3 A Boat to an Island on the Wall 7:10
  • 4 What the Moon Does 5:21
  • 5 Someone in the Doorway 4:56
  • 6 All Down the Mines (interlude) 0:47
  • 7 The Defeat 5:53
  • 8 A Boat to an Island, Pt. 2 / Agatha’s Song 4:54
  • 9 There’s Your Man 4:39
  • 10 Murmurations 6:16

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