On the Water
Future Islands · 2011
51 min · 13 tracks · synth-pop
A shimmering blend of synth-driven melodies and emotive vocals that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'On the Water' was released in January 2011, Future Islands had established themselves with their debut album 'In the Fall' but were still seeking wider recognition. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to refine their sound and lyrical themes, setting the stage for their breakout success with subsequent releases.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Water 4:51
- 2 Before the Bridge 3:58
- 3 The Great Fire 3:15
- 4 Open 1:28
- 5 Where I Found You 5:44
- 6 Give Us the Wind 4:05
- 7 Close to None 6:19
- 8 Balance 4:06
- 9 Tybee Island 3:16
- 10 Grease 4:28
- 11 Untitled 0:59
- 12 In the Fall 4:48
- 13 An Apology 4:20
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