The Meowstro Sings – Guster's Keep It Together
Guster · 2003
48 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic harmonies and introspective lyrics intertwine with folk-inflected alternative rock to create a warm, inviting sound.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics, showcasing Guster's evolution as songwriters. Its blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics resonated with audiences, contributing to the band's growing fanbase during the early 2000s alternative rock wave.
- Best for
- warm melodies for cozy evenings dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective moments during quiet afternoons
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The Meowstro Sings – Guster's Keep It Together' marked Guster's fourth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Lost and Gone Forever' in 1999. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the alternative rock scene while exploring more complex arrangements and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Moby· Linkin Park· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Diane 3:46
- 2 Careful 3:42
- 3 Amsterdam Standout 3:37
- 4 Backyard 2:55
- 5 Homecoming King Standout 3:37
- 6 Ramona 3:06
- 7 Jesus on the Radio Standout 2:17
- 8 Keep It Together 3:43
- 9 Come Downstairs and Say Hello 5:16
- 10 Red Oyster Cult 3:27
- 11 Long Way Down 4:34
- 12 I Hope Tomorrow Is Like Today 3:22
- 13 [silence] 0:30
- 14 Two at a Time 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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