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Stems and Seeds

Ben Folds · 2009

73 min · 20 tracks · pop music

Quirky pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and a playful sense of humor that characterizes Ben Folds' style.

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 want

  • prefers long, immersive albums
  • seeks straightforward, serious themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Stems and Seeds' is a compilation album that followed Ben Folds' 'Way to Normal' (2008). This album showcases B-sides and rarities from his previous work, marking a period where he was refining his storytelling approach while engaging with his fanbase through unreleased content. By this time, Folds had established himself as a solo artist after his tenure with Ben Folds Five.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Effington 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

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