Speaking for Trees
Cat Power · 2004
119 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
A raw, intimate collection where Cat Power's haunting vocals entwine with sparse instrumentation and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- haunting vocals for late nights
- emotional storytelling through sparse instrumentation
- wave-like flow for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 26, 2004, 'Speaking for Trees' came during a transformative period for Cat Power, following her critically acclaimed album 'You Are Free' (2003). This album features live recordings, showcasing her evolution toward a more spontaneous and vulnerable sound as she navigated personal struggles and artistic reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fiona Apple· Angel Olsen· Neko Case
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Time Is on My Side 1:50
- 2 Night Time / Back of Your Head 3:17
- 3 Rule the Islands 2:52
- 4 You 3:52
- 5 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 3:19
- 6 From Fur City 4:37
- 7 I Want 4:21
- 8 Dream / Blue Moon / Try a Little Tenderness 4:49
- 9 You 4:42
- 10 From Fur City 6:00
- 11 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 1:50
- 12 Farewell My Enemy 1:03
- 13 Sad, Sad Song 4:52
- 14 Rule the Islands 1:31
- 15 Evolution 4:00
- 16 Night Time / Back of Your Head 5:37
- 17 Sophisticated Lady 0:58
- 18 I Don’t Blame You 3:48
- 19 Dream / Blue Moon / Try a Little Tenderness 5:44
- 20 The Party 2:35
- 21 Funny Things 3:03
- 22 Love and Communication 5:30
- 23 From Fur City 4:40
- 24 Sad, Sad Song 4:06
- 25 Night Time / Back of Your Head 2:51
- 26 Sophisticated Lady 2:00
- 27 I Want 2:10
- 28 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 4:28
- 29 Lord Help the Poor and Needy 1:14
Disc 2
- 1 Willie Deadwilder 18:17
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