What makes One Crowded Hour by Augie March notable?

The album features the hit single 'One Crowded Hour,' which received significant airplay and helped the band gain wider recognition. It showcases Augie March's distinct narrative style, further establishing them as prominent figures in the Australian music landscape during the mid-2000s. Released in 2006, 'One Crowded Hour' is Augie March's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Strange Bird' from 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the Australian indie rock scene, building on their previous successes while experimenting with more acoustic and intimate sounds.

Who is One Crowded Hour for?

One Crowded Hour works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective acoustic arrangements and short listening for focused moods.

How many songs are on One Crowded Hour?

One Crowded Hour has 5 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

One Crowded Hour

Augie March · 2006

20 min · 5 tracks · indie rock · pop rock

A melodic tapestry woven with introspective lyrics and rich acoustic arrangements that evoke a sense of longing.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
introspective acoustic arrangements
short listening for focused moods
evokes a sense of longing

Maybe skip if you want

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, 'One Crowded Hour' is Augie March's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Strange Bird' from 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the Australian indie rock scene, building on their previous successes while experimenting with more acoustic and intimate sounds.
Stylistic neighbors: The Triffids· Crowded House· The Go-Betweens

Tracklist

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

1 One Crowded Hour (single mix) 4:16
2 There Is No Such Place (acoustic version) 3:05
3 Passed Out in Clarkefield 4:33
4 Asleep in Perfection (acoustic version) 4:26
5 Clockwork (acoustic version) 4:04

What to play next

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Strange Bird

2002

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