The Special Ones
Missy Higgins · 2018
78 min · 20 tracks · rock music
A heartfelt blend of folk-rock melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply with personal experience.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its nostalgic appeal, featuring re-recorded classics alongside fresh material, inviting both long-time fans and new listeners. It includes the poignant track 'Scar', which remains a staple in Higgins' discography and has been embraced by various media outlets for its emotional depth and resonance.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night vibes emotional storytelling journeys
- Context
- Released on November 23, 2018, 'The Special Ones' marks Missy Higgins' return after a five-year hiatus following her album 'Oceania'. This collection revisits her earlier works with reimagined versions and new tracks, showcasing her evolution as an artist while reconnecting with her roots in Australian rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· Troye Sivan· Iggy Azalea· The Veronicas· Sia· Powderfinger· 5 Seconds of Summer· Crowded House
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arrows 4:48
- 2 All for Believing (Original Demo) 2:55
- 3 Scar Standout 3:33
- 4 Ten Days 3:46
- 5 The Special Two Standout 4:26
- 6 Steer 3:50
- 7 Where I Stood 4:17
- 8 Peachy 2:39
- 9 Unashamed Desire 3:29
- 10 Everyone's Waiting Standout 3:49
- 11 Set Me on Fire 3:36
- 12 Shark Fin Blues 5:14
- 13 NYE 3:55
- 14 Futon Couch 3:26
- 15 49 Candles 3:16
- 16 Cemetery 4:08
- 17 Oh Canada 4:29
- 18 Throw Your Arms Around Me (Live) 5:42
- 19 Torchlight 4:26
- 20 Run so Fast (feat. Ben Abraham) 3:03
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