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Songs in A&E

Spiritualized · 2008

51 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock · space rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with raw emotional honesty, crafting a sonic journey through grief and redemption.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • journey through grief and redemption
  • patient unfolds with emotional honesty
  • for reflective evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Songs in A&E' marked Spiritualized's first album after frontman Jason Pierce's recovery from a near-fatal illness. This record followed their critically acclaimed album 'Amazing Grace' (2003) and showcased a more stripped-down, intimate approach compared to their earlier expansive soundscapes. The album reflects both personal struggle and artistic evolution during a pivotal time in Pierce's life.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Harmony 1 (Mellotron) 0:24
  • 2 Sweet Talk 4:04
  • 3 Death Take Your Fiddle 3:13
  • 4 I Gotta Fire 2:28
  • 5 Soul on Fire 4:07
  • 6 Harmony 2 (Piano) 0:42
  • 7 Sitting on Fire 4:38
  • 8 Yeah Yeah 2:28
  • 9 You Lie You Cheat 3:04
  • 10 Harmony 3 (Voice) 0:18
  • 11 Baby I’m Just a Fool 7:07
  • 12 Don’t Hold Me Close 3:08
  • 13 Harmony 4 (The Old Man…) 1:32
  • 14 The Waves Crash In 4:08
  • 15 Harmony 5 (Accordion) 1:03
  • 16 Borrowed Your Gun 3:47
  • 17 Harmony 6 (Glockenspiel) 0:50
  • 18 Goodnight Goodnight 4:38

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