The Good Will Out
Embrace · 1998
58 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
Anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics collide in this quintessential late-90s indie rock album.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing its commercial impact and resonating with a generation looking for heartfelt rock music. Critics praised it for its emotional depth and sincerity, leading to significant radio play and helping to popularize the Britpop sound that was prevalent at the time.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released as Embrace's debut album in 1998, 'The Good Will Out' marked the band's emergence in the UK music scene after forming in 1990. At this point, they had built a solid local following but were yet to achieve national recognition. The album's release paved the way for their future success and established their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Kooks· The Cranberries
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:46
- 2 All You Good Good People Standout 6:06
- 3 My Weakness Is None of Your Business 3:17
- 4 Come Back to What You Know Standout 4:10
- 5 One Big Family 4:05
- 6 Higher Sights 3:44
- 7 Retread 3:39
- 8 I Want the World 5:44
- 9 You've Got to Say Yes Standout 3:42
- 10 Fireworks 3:58
- 11 The Last Gas 3:45
- 12 That's All Changed Forever 4:13
- 13 Now You're Nobody 4:23
- 14 The Good Will Out 7:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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