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Songs for You, Truths for Me

James Morrison · 2008

83 min · 21 tracks · pop rock

An emotive blend of soulful melodies and reflective lyrics that explore love, loss, and personal growth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Only Night Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Broken Strings — This track stands out due to its poignant exploration of heartbreak, featuring a haunting duet with Nelly Furtado that enhances its emotional weight.
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    You Make It Real — This song exemplifies Morrison's signature vocal style and emotive lyricism, capturing the essence of longing and connection beautifully.
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    Please Don't Stop the Rain — With its evocative imagery and themes of vulnerability, this track showcases Morrison’s songwriting prowess and connects deeply with listeners seeking solace.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • introspective reflective moments
  • wave-like pacing experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Morrison's reputation with hit singles and wider recognition.
Career context
Released on September 30, 2008, Songs for You, Truths for Me is James Morrison's second studio album, following his debut Undiscovered in 2006. At this point in his career, Morrison was solidifying his reputation as a prominent voice in the neo-soul and pop rock genres, building on the commercial success of his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
John Legend· Jason Mraz· Sam Smith

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 The Only Night Start here 3:38
  • 2 Get to You 3:33
  • 3 You Make It Real 3:29
  • 4 Broken Strings 4:11
  • 5 On the Same Side 4:07
  • 6 Nothing Ever Hurt Like You 3:53
  • 7 Please Don't Stop the Rain 3:54
  • 8 Save Yourself 3:01
  • 9 Once When I Was Little 4:42
  • 10 Precious Love 3:37
  • 11 If You Don't Wanna Love Me 4:15
  • 12 Fix the World Up for You 3:35
  • 13 Dream On Hayley 3:33
  • 14 Love Is Hard 3:53

Disc 2

  • 1 You Make It Real 3:47
  • 2 Once When I Was Little 5:05
  • 3 If You Don't Wanna Love Me 4:21
  • 4 You Give Me Something 4:42
  • 5 Broken Strings 4:45
  • 6 Wonderful World 3:30
  • 7 Man In The Mirror 4:04

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