Solo Recordings at Home
Michael Gira · 2001
61 min · 13 tracks · experimental rock
Intimate, haunting melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, creating a deeply personal soundscape.
Solo Recordings at Home is an album by Michael Gira, released in 2001. Intimate, haunting melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, creating a deeply personal soundscape. The album is notable for its stark vulnerability and has been critically praised for its emotional depth. It has influenced a wave of artists in the indie and experimental rock scenes, showcasing how solo recordings can convey intense personal narratives without the need for full-band arrangements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Solo Recordings at Home sound like?
Intimate, haunting melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, creating a deeply personal soundscape. Rooted in experimental rock.
What makes Solo Recordings at Home by Michael Gira notable?
The album is notable for its stark vulnerability and has been critically praised for its emotional depth. It has influenced a wave of artists in the indie and experimental rock scenes, showcasing how solo recordings can convey intense personal narratives without the need for full-band arrangements. Solo Recordings at Home marks Michael Gira's transition from the band Swans to a solo career. Released in 2001, it follows his work with Swans, showcasing a more introspective approach after years of collaborative experimentation. This album represents a significant shift towards personal storytelling and acoustic instrumentation.
How many songs are on Solo Recordings at Home?
Solo Recordings at Home has 13 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 What You Were Standout 5:36
- 2 All Souls Rising 5:55
- 3 Love Will Save You Standout 4:46
- 4 Surrogate 5:45
- 5 Kosinksy 4:47
- 6 On the Mountain Looking Down 6:31
- 7 Waiting Besides Viragio 2:19
- 8 Someone Like Me 4:47
- 9 I Remember Who You Are Standout 4:57
- 10 Mosquito Coast 5:11
- 11 Irish Queen 4:41
- 12 God's Servant 4:48
- 13 Mary Found John 1:13
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
61 min 22 sec
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