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The Rebirth of Venus

Ben Lee · 2009

51 min · 13 tracks · indie pop

Bright melodies and introspective lyrics blend into a colorful tapestry of indie pop optimism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • bright melodies for uplifting moods
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • sing-along friendly choruses
  • colorful soundscapes for optimism

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek dark, heavy emotional themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Ben Lee released 'The Rebirth of Venus' in 2009, he was transitioning from his early fame as a teenage pop prodigy to a more mature artist exploring varied themes. This album marked his sixth studio effort, showcasing an evolution in sound and lyrical depth after the success of his 2007 release 'Ripe.'
Stylistic neighbors
Josh Ritter· Sufjan Stevens· Andrew Bird

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What's So Bad (about Feeling Good)? 4:39
  • 2 Surrender 3:16
  • 3 Sing 3:15
  • 4 I Love Pop Music 3:35
  • 5 Rise Up 4:25
  • 6 Yoko Ono 3:42
  • 7 Boy with a Barbie 3:27
  • 8 Bad Poetry 3:41
  • 9 Blue Denim 4:03
  • 10 Wake Up to America 4:27
  • 11 I'm a Woman Too 3:21
  • 12 Families Cheating at Board Games 5:42
  • 13 Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe 3:38

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