Reason to Live
Lou Barlow · 2021
44 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
An introspective blend of lo-fi melodies and candid lyrics that resonate with vulnerability and authenticity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective tunes for quiet evenings
- candid lyrics about personal struggles
- brief tracks for focused listening
- vulnerable themes for emotional connection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer energetic, fast-paced music
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Reason to Live' was released in 2021, Lou Barlow had already established himself as a significant figure in indie rock, having achieved fame with bands like Sebadoh and Folk Implosion. This album serves as a follow-up to his 2019 solo effort, 'Reason to Live', showcasing a continued exploration of personal themes through a more polished sonic lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sebadoh· The Mountain Goats· Pavement
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In My Arms 2:36
- 2 Reason To Live 3:16
- 3 Why Can't It Wait 2:53
- 4 Love Intervene 3:21
- 5 Privatize 2:53
- 6 I Don't Like Changes 3:39
- 7 Clouded Age 3:26
- 8 Over You 1:34
- 9 How Do I Know 1:28
- 10 Cold One 2:25
- 11 Thirsty 1:49
- 12 Maumee 1:50
- 13 Lows and Highs 2:36
- 14 Paws 2:16
- 15 Tempted 2:00
- 16 All You People Suck 2:59
- 17 Act of Faith 3:01
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