Released 20 years ago
The Sorrowjoy
Heather Nova · 2006
47 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock
A contemplative blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in minimalistic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented listening for introspection
- brief moments of ethereal calm
- for quiet contemplation
- suitable for reflective afternoons
- short bursts of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- dislike minimalistic arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, Heather Nova released 'The Sorrowjoy' during a phase of artistic exploration following her previous album, 'Storm', which had achieved moderate success. This record marked her return to a more intimate sound, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter after years of shifting musical styles and personal experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Natalie Merchant· Tori Amos· Sarah McLachlan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Singing State 1:19
- 2 The Bad Blood and the Rose 1:09
- 3 The Homeopath 1:30
- 4 Looking for Home 0:54
- 5 The Poison 1:05
- 6 Ode to My Grandparents 2:28
- 7 You Moved Like an Animal 1:14
- 8 Sucking Out the Sting 1:25
- 9 Six Years Behind 0:47
- 10 Please Please You 0:58
- 11 Real Is My Only Real Friend 0:31
- 12 Murmur 0:41
- 13 Winged Messenger 0:57
- 14 Prescription of Dreams 1:13
- 15 Rain in the Tropics 0:50
- 16 Respect for the Dead 1:24
- 17 At Sea 2:08
- 18 A Simple Grace 0:52
- 19 Like Spiders 0:50
- 20 The Girl 0:51
- 21 The Bridge 1:05
- 22 Into the Pink 1:22
- 23 My Body Will Not Be Fooled 1:15
- 24 This Is the Colour of You 0:35
- 25 The Abandon 1:18
- 26 In Your Hands I'd Be a Planet 0:35
- 27 Soon Alaska 0:42
- 28 Cracking the Code 1:12
- 29 Firefly Dreams 1:00
- 30 The Amber 0:50
- 31 Joy 1:26
- 32 Nothing in Between 1:02
- 33 Digital 1:32
- 34 The Wave 1:27
- 35 The Bowerbird 1:07
- 36 Blue Eyed Lion 1:06
- 37 Though I Am Not Known Here 0:47
- 38 I Cannot Say Yes 0:50
- 39 Moods 0:24
- 40 I Can Smell the Rain Coming 0:41
- 41 Paradise Is Harder to Digest Alone 1:01
- 42 Loss and Passion 0:29
- 43 My Father 0:56
- 44 Eastern Blue Cut 0:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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