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Released 39 years ago this November

The Lilac Time

The Lilac Time · 1987

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of lush melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a whimsical yet poignant alternative rock experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Return to Yesterday — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the band's reflective tone with its nostalgic lyrics and rich instrumentation, setting the emotional stage for the entire record.
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    You've Got to Love — This song showcases a catchy melody paired with earnest lyrics about love's complexities, highlighting The Lilac Time's knack for blending pop sensibilities with deeper themes.
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    The Road to Happiness — With its uplifting chorus and thoughtful verses, this track exemplifies the band's ability to convey optimism while confronting life's challenges, making it a standout moment on the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Return to Yesterday 3:46
  • 2 Rockland 4:09
  • 3 You've Got to Love 4:38
  • 4 And the Ship Sails On 3:03
  • 5 Love Becomes a Savage 3:54
  • 6 Together 2:56
  • 7 Black Velvet 3:22
  • 8 Too Sooner Later Than Better 3:42
  • 9 The Road to Happiness 4:02
  • 10 Trumpets From Montparasse 3:49
  • 11 Gone for a Burton 3:43
  • 12 Railway Bazaar 3:55

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