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The Crossing

Sophie B. Hawkins · 2012

68 min · 17 tracks · pop music · rock music

A rich tapestry of pop and rock that weaves emotional storytelling with soulful melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soulful melodies for reflective moments
  • for late-night listening
  • rich storytelling through varied pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 28, 2012, 'The Crossing' is Sophie B. Hawkins' fifth studio album and marks her return after a seven-year hiatus since 'Timbre' in 2004. At this point in her career, Hawkins was exploring deeper themes of love and loss while still maintaining her signature catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Tori Amos· Alanis Morissette· Sheryl Crow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Betchya Got a Cure for Me 3:21
  • 2 Sinnerman 3:03
  • 3 The Land the Sea and the Sky 4:15
  • 4 Georgia 3:58
  • 5 Missing 3:06
  • 6 Heart and Soul of a Woman 4:02
  • 7 Life Is a River 4:40
  • 8 Miles Away 3:00
  • 9 I Don’t Need You 5:27
  • 10 Gone Baby 6:00
  • 11 A Child 3:51
  • 12 Dream St & Chance 3:47
  • 13 Red Bird 4:34
  • 14 Betchya Got a Cure for Me (long) 4:14
  • 15 Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover (ac) 4:40
  • 16 Missing (original demo) 3:26
  • 17 As I Lay Me Down (ac) 3:30

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