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Portraits

Birdy · 2023

40 min · 11 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · indie folk

A lush tapestry of emotive vocals and delicate instrumentation that captures the essence of nostalgia and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • nostalgic soundscapes for introspection
  • delicate instrumentation with emotional depth
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seeking standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 18, 2023, 'Portraits' marks Birdy’s fourth studio album and comes several years after her previous release, 'Young Heart' (2021). This album showcases her continued evolution as an artist, blending folk and pop influences while maintaining her signature haunting sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Paradise Calling 3:06
  • 2 Raincatchers 3:59
  • 3 Ruins I 4:07
  • 4 Your Arms 3:51
  • 5 Heartbreaker 3:04
  • 6 I Wish I Was a Shooting Star 3:37
  • 7 Portraits 3:53
  • 8 Ruins II 4:10
  • 9 Automatic 3:07
  • 10 Battlefield 3:55
  • 11 Tears Don’t Fall 3:30

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