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Songs for Goldfish

Ben Folds · 2005

38 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A whimsical blend of piano-driven melodies and clever lyrics that capture everyday absurdities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical reflections on daily life
  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • suitable for light-hearted gatherings
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2005, 'Songs for Goldfish' marked Ben Folds' first release after parting ways with his former band, Ben Folds Five. This album showcased a more introspective and mature side of Folds’ songwriting, reflecting his transition from a band dynamic to a solo career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Between Days 3:58
  • 2 Gone 3:19
  • 3 Hiro’s Song 4:30
  • 4 You to Thank 3:34
  • 5 Weather Channel Music 3:55
  • 6 Evaporated 4:34
  • 7 There’s Always Someone Cooler Than You 4:18
  • 8 Rockin’ the Suburbs 6:33
  • 9 Radio Jingles for Tokyo’s Inter‐FM 0:53
  • 10 Side of the Road 2:58

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