Solid State
Jonathan Coulton · 2017
52 min · 17 tracks · folk rock
A whimsical blend of folk rock and electronic elements, exploring personal themes with clever lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with clever lyrics
- steady pacing for focused listening
- engaging narratives across multiple tracks
- light-hearted themes for casual enjoyment
- reprise that reinforces emotional arc
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Jonathan Coulton released 'Solid State' in 2017, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the indie music scene, known for his unique storytelling through songwriting. This album followed his previous works that embraced a DIY ethos, reflecting his evolution from a web-based musician to a respected artist with a dedicated fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Ben Folds· Johnathan Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Wake Up 4:25
- 2 All This Time 4:08
- 3 Solid State 2:52
- 4 Brave 2:57
- 5 Square Things 3:09
- 6 Pictures of Cats 2:47
- 7 Ordinary Man 3:50
- 8 robots.txt 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Don’t Feed the Trolls 3:10
- 2 Your Tattoo 2:41
- 3 Ball and Chain 3:21
- 4 Sunshine 4:38
- 5 Solid State (reprise) 2:35
- 6 Pulled Down the Stars 2:54
- 7 All to Myself, Pt. 1 2:04
- 8 All to Myself, Pt. 2 2:24
- 9 There You Are 1:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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