Out of the Woods cover

Out of the Woods

Tracey Thorn · 2007

42 min · 11 tracks · indie pop

A reflective blend of indie pop melodies and Thorn's emotive, introspective vocals create a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.

Why this album works

'Out of the Woods' received critical acclaim, praised for its lyrical depth and production quality, landing on several year-end lists. It highlighted Thorn’s influence as a solo artist within the indie pop genre and showcased her evolution beyond her previous commercial successes.
Career context
Released in 2007, 'Out of the Woods' marked Tracey Thorn's return to solo work after her successful collaboration with Everything But The Girl. This album came at a time when Thorn was exploring her own artistic identity post the duo's commercial peak in the late '90s, showcasing a more personal and intimate side to her songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Jordana· Sufjan Stevens· Phoenix

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Here It Comes Again Standout 3:06
  • 2 A-Z 3:41
  • 3 It’s All True Standout 4:13
  • 4 Get Around to It 6:00
  • 5 Hands Up to the Ceiling 2:58
  • 6 Easy 3:58
  • 7 Falling off a Log 3:17
  • 8 Nowhere Near 3:07
  • 9 Grand Canyon 6:07
  • 10 By Piccadilly Station I Sat Down and Wept Standout 2:25
  • 11 Raise the Roof 4:02

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