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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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