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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.

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

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