Top tracks — play these first
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Effington Start here — Effington opens the album with an upbeat tempo and sharp wit, encapsulating Folds' knack for blending humor and poignancy in his storytelling.
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Bitch Went Nuts — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and satirical take on relationship drama, showcasing Folds' ability to address serious themes with a light-hearted tone.
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You Don’t Know Me — Capturing the essence of unreciprocated affection, this song features poignant lyrics that reveal vulnerability beneath its upbeat melody, demonstrating Folds' lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky humor with introspective lyrics
- dynamic pacing for varied moods
- playful melodies with emotional depth
- short tracks for quick engagement
- ideal for casual listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefers long, immersive albums
- seeks straightforward, serious themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of B-sides and unreleased tracks that appeals primarily to fans.
- Themes
- relationship satire· small-town charm· unreciprocated affection
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Stems and Seeds is a companion album to Ben Folds' earlier work, Way to Normal, showcasing a collection of B-sides and unreleased tracks. At this point in his career, Folds was riding the wave of renewed popularity after his transition from the Ben Folds Five to a solo artist, continuing to develop his distinctive style that merges humor with introspective themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rufus Wainwright· Regina Spektor· Andrew McMahon
Tracklist
- 1 Effington Start here 3:27
- 2 Frown Song 3:38
- 3 Dr. Yang 2:33
- 4 You Don’t Know Me 3:12
- 5 Free Coffee 3:10
- 6 Cologne 5:59
- 7 Bitch Went Nuts 3:08
- 8 Hiroshima 3:48
- 9 Kylie From Connecticut 4:41
- 10 Errant Dog 2:25
- 11 Brainwascht 4:09
- 12 Cologne (piano orchestra version) 6:09
- 13 Bitch Went Nutz 3:55
- 14 Way to Normal 2:38
- 15 Free Coffee Town 2:45
- 16 Lovesick Diagnostician 2:54
- 17 Frowne Song (Feeble anthem) 3:51
- 18 You Don’t Know Me (Conan O’Brien rehearsal) 3:28
- 19 Hiroshima (Japanese version) 3:44
- 20 Brainwashed 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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