Shangri-La
The Blackeyed Susans · 2003
56 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A blend of melancholic melodies and vivid storytelling with a distinctly Australian rock sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deliver Me — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of longing and desire through haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, making it a standout addition to their catalog.
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A Cat Needs a Mouse — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful yet poignant lyrics, establishing the band's knack for blending humor with emotional depth.
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Shangri-La — The title track weaves a narrative of escapism and idealism, showcasing the band's ability to create vivid imagery through their songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional ebb
- nostalgic reflections on lost moments
- introspective listening for quiet evenings
- dynamic journey through varied intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Shangri-La is The Blackeyed Susans' fourth studio album, showcasing their evolution from the early 1990s alt-country scene to a more eclectic rock sound. This album followed the critically acclaimed release of 1999's Spin Cycle, marking a period of artistic exploration for the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Triffids· The Go-Betweens· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Cat Needs a Mouse 3:15
- 2 End of Time 5:04
- 3 Open All Hours 4:47
- 4 My Body (Has a Mind of It's Own) 3:27
- 5 Deliver Me 5:26
- 6 Lost Horizon 4:43
- 7 Hard Stuff 3:48
- 8 The Eastern States 5:52
- 9 Shangri-La 3:27
- 10 It's Gonna Rain 5:34
- 11 Indian Summer 2:57
- 12 Endless Night 7:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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