Small Planes cover

Small Planes

The Innocence Mission · 2001

34 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Whimsical melodies and intimate vocals create a serene soundscape that evokes a sense of longing and reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle resolutions after long days
  • whimsical melodies for introspection
  • short tracks for quick reflections
  • serene soundscapes for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy experiences
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Small Planes' was released in 2001, The Innocence Mission had already established themselves with three albums since their debut in 1999. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Birds of My Neighborhood' and continued to showcase their ethereal sound and introspective lyricism, further solidifying their unique place in alternative rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Red House Painters· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rooftop 1:57
  • 2 Too Early to Say 3:20
  • 3 Migration 4:14
  • 4 Today 3:40
  • 5 The Girl on My Left 2:21
  • 6 Song About Traveling 3:44
  • 7 Oh Do Not Fly Away 2:48
  • 8 I Left the Grounds 1:15
  • 9 Some Clear Joy Is Coming 3:31
  • 10 Small Planes 4:31
  • 11 I Have Loved You 3:09

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