Released 20 years ago
The Beautiful Lie
Ed Harcourt · 2006
54 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion
A lush tapestry of melodic piano, rich orchestration, and introspective lyrics that evoke both melancholy and warmth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep reflection
- melancholic warmth for rainy days
- introspective melodies for quiet moments
- gradual emotional peaks throughout
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Beautiful Lie' is Ed Harcourt's third studio album, following his well-received sophomore effort 'From Every Sphere.' At this point in his career, Harcourt was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the UK music scene, blending elements of jazz, pop, and rock into a unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Ben Howard· James Blake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whirlwind in D Minor 3:58
- 2 Visit From the Dead Dog 3:03
- 3 You Only Call Me When You're Drunk 4:29
- 4 The Last Cigarette 3:30
- 5 Shadowboxing 3:22
- 6 Late Night Partner 4:40
- 7 Revolution in the Heart 4:20
- 8 Until Tomorrow Then 3:56
- 9 Scatterbraine 2:46
- 10 Rain on the Pretty Ones 4:17
- 11 The Pristine Claw 3:18
- 12 I Am the Drug 3:35
- 13 Braille 5:33
- 14 Good Friends Are Hard to Find 3:54
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