Why this album works
'Songs for Silverman' received critical acclaim, earning a spot on several year-end lists and solidifying Folds' status as a prominent solo artist. The album features the popular single 'Landed', which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing his place in the pop music landscape.
- Career context
- In 2005, Ben Folds released 'Songs for Silverman' as his first album after disbanding Ben Folds Five, highlighting his artistic shift towards more personal storytelling. This album followed the commercial success of 'Rockin' the Suburbs' (2001) and marked a return to solo work, showcasing his evolution as both a musician and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Lady Gaga· Pitbull· Katy Perry· Taylor Swift· Alanis Morissette· Linkin Park· Panic! at the Disco
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bastard 5:23
- 2 You to Thank 3:36
- 3 Jesusland Standout 4:31
- 4 Landed Standout 4:29
- 5 Gracie Standout 2:40
- 6 Trusted 4:09
- 7 Give Judy My Notice 3:37
- 8 Late 3:58
- 9 Sentimental Guy 3:04
- 10 Time 4:30
- 11 Prison Food 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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