Ten Years After cover

Released 30 years ago

Ten Years After

Tommy Keene · 1996

41 min · 13 tracks · power pop

Melodic power pop harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an evocative soundscape of longing and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • nostalgic reflections on relationships
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • introspective lyrics for deep thinking

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Ten Years After' marked Tommy Keene's fifth studio album and represented a period of artistic maturation following his 1994 album 'The Real Underground'. By this time, Keene had established himself within the power pop genre, yet he sought to refine his sound and lyrical depth, demonstrating his evolution as a songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
The Plimsouls· Matthew Sweet· Big Star

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Going Out Again 2:19
  • 2 Turning On Blue 4:16
  • 3 Today and Tomorrow 4:29
  • 4 Your Heart Beats Alone 4:03
  • 5 If You're Getting Married Tonight 2:22
  • 6 On the Runway 2:55
  • 7 We Started Over Again 3:17
  • 8 Silent Town 4:03
  • 9 Good Thing Going 2:55
  • 10 Compromise 3:03
  • 11 You Can't Wait for Time 2:13
  • 12 Before the Lights Go Down 4:07
  • 13 It's Not True 1:28

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