Tinsel and Lights
Tracey Thorn · 2012
38 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
A warm, introspective collection of holiday songs infused with Thorn's signature indie pop sensibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm introspection for winter evenings
- steady pacing for cozy gatherings
- reflective moments during holiday season
- gentle soundscapes for quiet afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Tinsel and Lights' came after Tracey Thorn's critically acclaimed solo album 'Love and Its Opposite' (2010). This album marked her foray into seasonal music, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic holiday themes through a contemporary lens while still exploring personal narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beth Orton· Lana Del Rey· Fiona Apple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy 4:00
- 2 Hard Candy Christmas 3:24
- 3 Like a Snowman 2:38
- 4 Maybe This Christmas 2:11
- 5 In the Cold, Cold Night 2:38
- 6 Snow 2:39
- 7 Snow in Sun 2:19
- 8 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3:16
- 9 Tinsel and Lights 3:26
- 10 River 3:24
- 11 Taking Down the Tree 4:11
- 12 Sister Winter 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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