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Please

Matt Nathanson · 1993

42 min · 13 tracks · folk music

Intimate folk melodies weave through raw, confessional lyrics that capture the complexities of love and loss.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Solace and Pain Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its hauntingly beautiful melody and introspective lyrics about navigating heartache.
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    King of the Mountain — This song showcases Nathanson’s storytelling ability, juxtaposing personal struggles with universal themes of ambition and vulnerability.
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    Broken — With its poignant reflections on heartbreak, this track highlights Nathanson's lyrical honesty and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing through introspective themes
  • heartfelt melodies for quiet moments
  • youthful longing and vulnerability
  • consistent flow with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you

  • seek instant gratification or energy
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Introduced Nathanson's songwriting and established his presence in the genre.
Themes
heartbreak reflections· intimate folk storytelling
Career context
Released in 1993, Please was Matt Nathanson's debut album, introducing his heartfelt songwriting and acoustic style. At this stage in his career, he was a budding artist still establishing his voice in the folk music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Gavin DeGraw· Jason Mraz· John Mayer
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Tracklist

  • 1 Solace and Pain Start here 3:03
  • 2 Continue Dreaming 3:06
  • 3 King of the Mountain 3:31
  • 4 Broken 2:33
  • 5 Illusions 2:50
  • 6 Hold Me 2:56
  • 7 Never Forget My Memories 2:55
  • 8 Lost Myself in Search of You 2:44
  • 9 Pity 3:36
  • 10 Lie 4:15
  • 11 Naked 3:33
  • 12 Don't Worship Me 2:25
  • 13 Harbor 4:33

What to play next

Beneath These Fireworks
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Beneath These Fireworks

2003

Continues the intimate storytelling with more polished production and emotional depth.
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