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Still Burning

Mike Scott · 1997

59 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective rock melodies and visceral lyricism, echoing the complexities of personal and emotional landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Anyway — This track embodies the album's themes of resilience and vulnerability, featuring poignant lyrics that delve into unconditional love despite hardship.
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    King Electric (including Moonage Daydream) — A powerful fusion of rock influences, this track highlights Scott's eclectic style and showcases his ability to weave narratives through music.
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    My Dark Side — This song explores inner conflict and acceptance, capturing the essence of emotional struggle with haunting melodies that resonate throughout the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • My Dark Side

    The lyrics confront personal demons directly, revealing a struggle for acceptance amidst self-doubt.

    By naming specific fears without veiling them in metaphor, the writing creates a raw intimacy that pulls listeners into Scott's internal battle.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Questions 4:50
  • 2 My Dark Side 3:58
  • 3 Open 2:55
  • 4 Love Anyway 6:42
  • 5 Rare, Precious and Gone 4:06
  • 6 Dark Man of My Dreams 4:16
  • 7 King Electric (including Moonage Daydream) 7:19
  • 8 Personal 2:15
  • 9 One of Many Rescuers 4:53
  • 10 Strawberry Man 3:31
  • 11 Man on the Mountain 4:01
  • 12 Sunrising 4:59
  • 13 Everlasting Arms (version 2) 2:54
  • 14 Since I Found My School 3:01

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