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This Desert Life

Counting Crows · 1999

59 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge

A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic rock, capturing the essence of late '90s alternative music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • reflective storytelling focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'This Desert Life' was released in 1999, Counting Crows were riding high on the success of their previous albums, especially the multi-platinum 'August and Everything After'. This album marked their third studio effort, showcasing a maturation in their sound while maintaining their signature lyrical introspection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hanginaround 4:07
  • 2 Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby 7:46
  • 3 Amy Hit the Atmosphere 4:36
  • 4 Four Days 3:28
  • 5 All My Friends 4:48
  • 6 High Life 6:21
  • 7 Colorblind 3:23
  • 8 I Wish I Was a Girl 5:53
  • 9 Speedway 3:44
  • 10 St. Robinson in His Cadillac Dream 5:03
  • 11 Kid Things 10:38

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