Relations
Kathryn Williams · 2004
44 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A tender blend of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hallelujah — This cover offers a hauntingly delicate interpretation that highlights Williams' vocal prowess while maintaining the song's emotional weight.
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Candy Says — Williams' rendition transforms this Velvet Underground classic into a heartfelt, evocative reflection on vulnerability and self-acceptance.
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All Apologies — This track stands out for its stripped-back arrangement, allowing Williams' voice to convey raw emotion in a way that recontextualizes the Nirvana original.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- short tracks for quick listens
- haunting themes of longing
- thoughtful lyrics for deep contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer longer, dynamic compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Relations was Kathryn Williams' fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record, Old Low Light. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent voice in the UK folk scene, known for her emotive songwriting and distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Laura Marling· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In a Broken Dream 3:37
- 2 Birds 2:26
- 3 Thirteen 2:56
- 4 Hallelujah 5:09
- 5 The Ballad of Easy Rider 2:49
- 6 A Guy What Takes His Time 2:58
- 7 Candy Says 3:32
- 8 How Can We Hang on to a Dream 2:34
- 9 I Started a Joke 3:07
- 10 Easy and Me 2:45
- 11 Spit on a Stranger 3:23
- 12 All Apologies 3:34
- 13 Beautiful Cosmos 1:31
- 14 These Days 4:02
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