Once in a Blue Moon cover

Once in a Blue Moon

Fools Garden · 1993

52 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · Britpop

Melodic Britpop harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics and a light, breezy instrumentation.

Why this album works

Best for
steady mid-tempo listening experience introspective moments of reflection light breezy instrumentation throughout
Context
'Once in a Blue Moon' is Fool's Garden's second studio album, released in 1993 after their debut 'Dish of the Day'. The band was transitioning from the initial success of their first album, which featured the hit 'Lemon Tree', as they sought to solidify their sound and musical identity in the competitive early 90s European pop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Deus· Beatsteaks· Tokio Hotel· Guano Apes· Reamonn· Bela B· Beck· U2

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Awakenings Standout 4:07
  • 2 Man in a Cage 3:41
  • 3 Scared 1:21
  • 4 Careless Games Standout 3:55
  • 5 Sandy 5:35
  • 6 One Way Out 5:17
  • 7 Fall for Her 4:06
  • 8 Cry Baby Cry 2:27
  • 9 Lena 4:46
  • 10 Tell Me Who I Am 3:08
  • 11 The Part of the Fool 4:11
  • 12 You're Not Forgotten 2:35
  • 13 Spirit '91 4:22
  • 14 Once in a Blue Moon 3:06

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