The Sailor Not the Sea
Ozark Henry · 2004
58 min · 12 tracks
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that navigates themes of longing and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Indian Summer — This track exemplifies the album's blend of atmospheric instrumentation and poignant storytelling, encapsulating the fleeting nature of love and memories.
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The Sailor Not the Sea — The title track serves as the emotional core of the album, reflecting on existential themes while featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
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Cry — This song captures a raw vulnerability through its lyrical depth and emotive delivery, making it a standout moment that resonates deeply with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective journeys of longing
- steady progression with resolution
- suitable for reflective evenings
- lush soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, The Sailor Not the Sea was Ozark Henry's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of his previous record, The Soft Machine. At this point, he had established himself within the Belgian music scene, blending pop sensibilities with innovative production techniques and personal songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Air· M83· Ólafur Arnalds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 La donna è mobile 5:43
- 2 Indian Summer 3:47
- 3 Jocelyn, It’s Crazy We Ain’t Sixteen Anymore 5:39
- 4 Give Yourself a Chance With Me 4:12
- 5 Vespertine 4:46
- 6 At Sea 5:12
- 7 Free Haven 4:42
- 8 The Sailor Not the Sea 6:18
- 9 Cry 5:32
- 10 April 4 5:03
Disc 2
- 1 Intersexual (Zithgliss – Roof remix) 4:09
- 2 Icon DJ 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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