The Listening cover

The Listening

Lights · 2009

43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · new wave

Bright synths and emotive vocals weave together a vibrant tapestry of electropop and indie sounds.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with bright energy
  • emotive vocals for reflective moments
  • uplifting tracks for daily motivation
  • consistent pacing for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer abrupt, high-energy shifts
  • seek standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 22, 2009, 'The Listening' was Lights' debut album, positioning her as a fresh voice in the Canadian music scene. It followed her early success with the single 'Drive My Soul', which had generated considerable buzz and laid the groundwork for her artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Grimes· Chvrches· Muna

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Saviour 3:29
  • 2 Drive My Soul 3:21
  • 3 River 3:04
  • 4 The Listening 3:36
  • 5 Ice 2:56
  • 6 Pretend 3:24
  • 7 The Last Thing on Your Mind 3:20
  • 8 Second Go 3:16
  • 9 February Air 3:49
  • 10 Face Up 3:26
  • 11 Lions! 3:18
  • 12 Quiet 3:15
  • 13 Pretend (reprise) 3:05

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