What makes These Days by The Grapes of Wrath notable?

These Days received critical acclaim and peaked at number 25 on the Canadian Albums Chart, marking a significant moment in the band's career. Its polished sound helped define their artistic direction during a transformative era for alternative rock. Released in 1991, These Days is The Grapes of Wrath's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Now and Again. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the Canadian alternative rock scene while navigating the changing musical landscape of the early '90s.

How many songs are on These Days?

These Days has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

These Days

The Grapes of Wrath · 1991

54 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A lush blend of melodic rock with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of early '90s alternative sounds.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You May Be Right — This track features an infectious chorus and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the album's themes of uncertainty and self-reflection.
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I Can’t Find My Home — With its haunting melody and evocative narrative, this song captures a deep sense of dislocation that resonates throughout the album.
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Days — The track stands out for its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and longing that permeates the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout cohesion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and dynamics.
Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and guitar textures, creating a rich soundscape that enhances the introspective lyrics.
The final track ends with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Away 4:09
2 You May Be Right 5:10
3 Consequences 4:19
4 I Can’t Find My Home 3:59
5 Days 4:53
6 I Am Here 4:31
7 No Reason 2:27
8 Travelin’ 5:20
9 A Fishing Tale 4:54
10 Thru to You 4:12
11 Now 3:49
12 Miracle 6:24

What to play next

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Now and Again

1989

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