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The Hour of Bewilderbeast

Badly Drawn Boy · 2000

63 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical blend of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early 2000s indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • introspective and contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Badly Drawn Boy's debut album, The Hour of Bewilderbeast marked a significant entry into the music scene in 2000. At this point in his career, he was gaining recognition for his unique sound and songwriting style, which combined folk influences with indie pop sensibilities. This album set the stage for his subsequent projects and established him as a notable figure in alternative rock.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beta Band· Elbow· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Shining 5:18
  • 2 Everybody’s Stalking 3:39
  • 3 Bewilder 0:48
  • 4 Fall in a River 2:17
  • 5 Camping Next to Water 3:50
  • 6 Stone on the Water 3:58
  • 7 Another Pearl 4:27
  • 8 Body Rap 0:45
  • 9 Once Around the Block 3:44
  • 10 This Song 1:32
  • 11 Bewilderbeast 3:30
  • 12 Magic in the Air 3:43
  • 13 Cause a Rockslide 5:55
  • 14 Pissing in the Wind 4:19
  • 15 Blistered Heart 1:50
  • 16 Disillusion 5:19
  • 17 Say It Again 4:41
  • 18 Epitaph 3:50

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