The Samples
The Samples · 1989
45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A sun-soaked blend of alternative rock melodies with a laid-back, almost folk-inspired vibe.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed listening
- sun-soaked vibes for summer days
- thoughtful reflections during quiet moments
- gradual development that unfolds nicely
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- want instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, The Samples marked the debut album for the band, who were still cultivating their sound after forming just a year prior. The album came as they were beginning to gain traction in the alternative rock scene, influenced by the burgeoning college radio movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Splean· The Cranberries· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel Us Shaking 4:44
- 2 Waited Up 5:14
- 3 Ocean of War 5:01
- 4 Could It Be Another Change 3:28
- 5 Close to the Fires 4:36
- 6 African Ivory 5:25
- 7 My Town 2:57
- 8 Birth of Words 4:43
- 9 After the Rain 3:57
- 10 Nature 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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