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Siamese Friends

Iain Matthews · 1979

37 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music

A blend of folk and soft rock, infused with introspective lyrics and warm melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • warm melodies for quiet evenings
  • introspective lyrics during solitude
  • engaging storytelling through song
  • easygoing background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1979, Iain Matthews had established himself as a notable figure in British folk music, following his tenure with Fairport Convention and several solo albums. 'Siamese Friends' was released as his fourth studio album, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter after the commercially successful 'Some Days You Eat the Bear' in 1977.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Richard Thompson· John Martyn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Don't See Me 4:04
  • 2 Survival 3:23
  • 3 Heatwave 4:22
  • 4 Home Somewhere 3:36
  • 5 Crying in the Night 3:34
  • 6 The Baby She's on the Street 3:37
  • 7 Hearts on the Line 4:14
  • 8 Anna 3:27
  • 9 Lies 3:33
  • 10 Runaway 3:34

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