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Stupid Things That Mean The World

Tim Bowness · 2015

60 min · 15 tracks · art rock

A contemplative exploration of personal longing wrapped in lush, art rock soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • contemplative exploration of personal longing
  • dynamic journey through lush soundscapes
  • for reflective evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Stupid Things That Mean The World' marked Tim Bowness's third solo album since his debut in 2008. Following his work with the band No-Man and a series of collaborative projects, this album showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist, solidifying his unique voice within the art rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
No-Man· Porcupine Tree· Anathema

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Great Electric Teenage Dream 3:58
  • 2 Sing to Me 5:46
  • 3 Where You’ve Always Been 4:07
  • 4 Stupid Things That Mean the World 3:05
  • 5 Know That You Were Loved 6:44
  • 6 Press Reset 3:54
  • 7 All These Escapes 3:07
  • 8 Everything You’re Not 3:41
  • 9 Everything but You 1:13
  • 10 Soft William 1:40
  • 11 At the End of the Holiday 4:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Stupid Things That Mean the World (Nick Magnus mix) 3:09
  • 2 Best Boy Electric (Sing to Me) (Steven Wilson mix) 1:58
  • 3 Know That You Were Loved (David Rhodes’ ‘electric’ version) 6:29
  • 4 I Still Miss You (UXB ‘ambient’ mix) 6:13

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