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One Plus One Is One

Badly Drawn Boy · 2004

61 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical blend of folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lo-fi charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • gradual builds with emotional peaks
  • for cozy afternoons
  • satisfying journey through contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'One Plus One Is One' was released in January 2004, Badly Drawn Boy had already achieved significant success with his Mercury Prize-winning debut album 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast'. This third studio album marked a period of artistic exploration as he sought to redefine his sound after the commercial performance of his previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beta Band· Elbow· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One Plus One Is One 4:18
  • 2 Easy Love 3:02
  • 3 Summertime in Wintertime 2:36
  • 4 This Is That New Song 4:07
  • 5 Another Devil Dies 5:01
  • 6 The Blossoms 2:01
  • 7 Year of the Rat 4:43
  • 8 Four Leaf Clover 4:19
  • 9 Fewer Words 1:13
  • 10 Logic of a Friend 4:38
  • 11 Stockport 2:37
  • 12 Life Turned Upside Down 3:24
  • 13 Take the Glory 5:02
  • 14 Holy Grail 8:13
  • 15 Don't Ask Me I'm Only the President 1:36
  • 16 Plan B 4:47

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