Split the Difference
Gomez · 2004
53 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A blend of melodic indie rock infused with eclectic instrumentation and introspective lyrics, creating a warm yet restless atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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These 3 Sins — With its catchy chorus and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies Gomez's blending of genres while addressing themes of regret and self-reflection.
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Sweet Virginia — This song captures a poignant sense of longing with its haunting melodies and rich instrumentation, making it one of the album's emotional high points.
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Nothing Is Wrong — The closing track stands out for its introspective lyrics and gradual build-up, encapsulating the album's exploration of uncertainty and acceptance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sharp, witty lyrical interplay
- dynamic flow for active listening
- explorative tracks with varied lengths
- intimate moments for solo reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek immediate, high-energy hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2004, Split the Difference was Gomez's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record In Our Gun. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their early Britpop roots to a more mature sound, reflecting personal and musical growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beta Band· Wilco· Grandaddy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do One 2:40
- 2 These 3 Sins 2:37
- 3 Silence 2:55
- 4 Me, You and Everybody 4:24
- 5 We Don't Know Where We're Going 4:42
- 6 Sweet Virginia 6:06
- 7 Catch Me Up 3:47
- 8 Where Ya Going? 3:41
- 9 Meet Me in the City 3:11
- 10 Chicken Out 3:32
- 11 Extra Special Guy 3:31
- 12 Nothing Is Wrong 5:35
- 13 There It Was 6:14
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