Queens of the Summer Hotel
Aimee Mann · 2021
40 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
Introspective melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, capturing the complexities of human connection and loss.
Why this album works
The album has been well-received, earning a place on multiple year-end lists and showcasing Mann's continued relevance in the alternative rock scene. Its lyrical exploration of mental health and personal narratives resonates deeply, further solidifying her influence as a songwriter.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening introspective moments of reflection poignant narratives on human connection
- Context
- Released on November 5, 2021, 'Queens of the Summer Hotel' is Aimee Mann's first studio album since 2017's 'Mental Illness', marking a return after a four-year hiatus. This period saw Mann exploring new thematic depths while maintaining her signature observational lyricism and melodic craftsmanship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Fall 3:35
- 2 Robert Lowell and Sylvia Plath Standout 3:13
- 3 Give Me Fifteen 2:42
- 4 At the Frick Museum 3:03
- 5 Home by Now 1:35
- 6 Checks 0:34
- 7 Little Chameleon 1:44
- 8 You Don’t Have the Room Standout 4:06
- 9 Suicide Is Murder Standout 4:14
- 10 You Could Have Been a Roosevelt 2:07
- 11 Burn It Out 2:57
- 12 In Mexico 3:33
- 13 Check (reprise) 0:57
- 14 You’re Lost 2:16
- 15 I See You 3:36
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