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Quiet Is the New Loud

Kings of Convenience · 2001

45 min · 12 tracks · folk

Delicate folk melodies intertwine with gentle harmonies to create an intimate soundscape of introspective longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate, reflective listening sessions
  • steady, soothing melodic flow
  • delicate background ambiance
  • gentle emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2001, 'Quiet Is the New Loud' marked Kings of Convenience's debut album, introducing their soothing blend of acoustic folk and intricate vocal harmonies. At this point, the duo was establishing their identity within the burgeoning indie music scene, following years of performing together in various Norwegian bands.
Stylistic neighbors
Simon & Garfunkel· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Winning a Battle, Losing the War 3:54
  • 2 Toxic Girl 3:09
  • 3 Singing Softly to Me 3:09
  • 4 I Don't Know What I Can Save You From 4:37
  • 5 Failure 3:33
  • 6 The Weight of My Words 4:07
  • 7 The Girl From Back Then 2:29
  • 8 Leaning Against the Wall 3:18
  • 9 Little Kids 3:46
  • 10 Summer on the Westhill 4:33
  • 11 The Passenger 3:13
  • 12 Parallel Lines 5:11

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