The Question Jar Show
Mike Doughty · 2012
96 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock
A quirky blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics, capturing a whimsical yet contemplative view of life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Looking at the World From the Bottom of a Well — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its vivid imagery and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the overarching themes of perspective and reflection.
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(I Keep on) Rising Up — This song infuses an uplifting energy with catchy hooks, embodying the spirit of perseverance that runs throughout the record.
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27 Jennifers — A standout track that captures Doughty's knack for storytelling through humor and poignant observations about relationships and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with absurdity
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for playful afternoon vibes
- engaging tracks for curious minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable formats
- want instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Mike Doughty released The Question Jar Show in January 2012, he was already established as a solo artist following his departure from Soul Coughing. This album marked a continued exploration of his distinct songwriting style, coming after his well-received album Yes and Also Yes in 2009, and showcasing his growth as a musician in the indie scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soul Coughing· Ben Folds Five· They Might Be Giants
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Looking at the World From the Bottom of a Well 4:30
- 2 Busting Up a Starbucks 4:14
- 3 [Octopi / Tangelo / Killing] 3:21
- 4 (I Keep on) Rising Up 2:55
- 5 Ossining 4:02
- 6 [Virgins / Bridget / Twister] 2:44
- 7 (You Should Be) Doubly (Gratified) 3:31
- 8 I Wrote a Song About Your Car 3:13
- 9 Like a Luminous Girl 3:21
- 10 [Stripper / Naked / Real Love] 4:47
- 11 Shunned + Falsified 2:22
- 12 Rising Sign 2:17
- 13 (He's Got the) Whole World (in His Hands) 2:25
- 14 Madeline and Nine 3:18
Disc 2
- 1 [Fresh / Famous / Zombie] 3:34
- 2 Nectarine (Part Two) 2:30
- 3 Navigating by the Stars at Night 3:28
- 4 Down on the River by the Sugar Plant 2:58
- 5 I Hear the Bells 4:08
- 6 Keeping Watch Over Some Cow 1:05
- 7 [Tattoos / King Diamond / Repertoire] 6:05
- 8 Grey Ghost 4:10
- 9 Tremendous Brunettes 3:50
- 10 (I Want to) Burn You (Down) 2:14
- 11 27 Jennifers 3:00
- 12 [Tomb / Girlfriend / Break the Rules] 3:35
- 13 Put It Down / Pleasure on Credit 5:34
- 14 Your Misfortune 3:28
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