Once Upon a Time in the North cover

Once Upon a Time in the North

moi Caprice · 2003

50 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy landscape of indie rock and pop sensibilities.

Why this album works

This album garnered critical acclaim and helped establish moi Caprice as an influential act in the burgeoning Danish indie music scene. Its blend of melodic sophistication and emotive storytelling resonated with audiences, earning them a spot on various music charts in Denmark and contributing to the growing popularity of indie rock during the early 2000s.
Best for
dreamy, introspective listening experiences dynamic flow with peaks gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released in early 2003, 'Once Upon a Time in the North' was moi Caprice's third studio album, following their previous effort 'The Art of Kissing'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the Danish indie rock scene, attracting a dedicated following while exploring more complex arrangements and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Only Happy Boy in Copenhagen Standout 3:07
  • 2 Daisies 5:04
  • 3 Riding in Cars With Girls Standout 4:27
  • 4 Artboy Meets Artgirl 4:44
  • 5 Chinese Butterflies 5:18
  • 6 The Sun & the Silence 5:23
  • 7 Summerfool 2:41
  • 8 Airholes Make Echoes 6:10
  • 9 Girls in the Trees Standout 9:13
  • 10 Berceuse 4:16

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