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Plenty

Red Box · 2010

74 min · 20 tracks · new wave

A rich tapestry of atmospheric textures and introspective lyrics, blending art rock with new wave influences in a contemporary context.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stay — This opening track features an infectious melody layered with lush instrumentation, setting the emotional tone for the entire album.
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    Hurricane — A standout track with powerful vocal delivery and dynamic shifts, it encapsulates the struggle between chaos and clarity central to the album's theme.
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    It's True — With its poignant lyrics and reflective mood, this track underscores the album's introspective nature while presenting a memorable chorus that lingers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective reflections on relationships
  • atmospheric soundscapes for contemplation
  • soothing melodies for quiet moments
  • varied pacing inviting deeper listening
  • thoughtful lyrics for personal connection

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, Plenty marked Red Box's return after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, 1990's The Circle and the Square. This album showcased their evolution in sound while retaining the emotive storytelling that characterized their earlier work. At this point, they were re-establishing themselves within a changing music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Talk Talk· The Blue Nile· Japan

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Stay 3:49
  • 2 Hurricane 4:18
  • 3 Without 4:22
  • 4 Plenty 3:31
  • 5 The Sign 4:11
  • 6 Brighter Blue 3:39
  • 7 I've Been Thinking of You 3:28
  • 8 Don't Let Go 3:52
  • 9 Say What's in Your Head 4:08
  • 10 It's True 2:56
  • 11 Sacred Wall 3:47
  • 12 Let It Rain 5:06
  • 13 Green 3:15
  • 14 Never Let It Be Said 4:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Once I Dreamed 3:12
  • 2 Take My Hand for a While 2:21
  • 3 What Was I Supposed to Do? 3:31
  • 4 Sun and the Sea 3:02
  • 5 Martha Jackson 3:05
  • 6 Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime 4:22

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