Stupid Things That Mean The World
Tim Bowness · 2015
60 min · 15 tracks · art rock
A contemplative blend of art rock and atmospheric soundscapes, exploring personal themes with introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Great Electric Teenage Dream — This opening track sets the tone with its dreamy melodies and vivid imagery, encapsulating the album's exploration of nostalgia and identity.
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Know That You Were Loved — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation, reflecting on love and loss in a deeply moving way.
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Sing to Me — With its expansive arrangement and heartfelt delivery, this song exemplifies Bowness' knack for blending emotion with sophisticated musicality.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Stupid Things That Mean The World is Tim Bowness' third solo studio album, following the critically acclaimed Abandoned Dancehall Dreams from 2014. At this point, Bowness was solidifying his reputation as a solo artist after previously gaining recognition as part of the band No-Man.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No-Man· Porcupine Tree· Anathema
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Know That You Were Loved
The narrative shifts to address someone lost directly, creating an intimate connection through evocative imagery of remembrance.
This direct address contrasts with the broader reflections found in other tracks, intensifying the emotional impact as it personalizes the theme of love.
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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